adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
AcquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
ActionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
AdventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
AppearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
BowlsnounUS /boʊlz/
a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
CasesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
CuriositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
DescriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
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 meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
FelicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
GnounUS /dʒiː/
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
GlimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
hair's-breadthnoun
a very small distance or space
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
HangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
HeronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
ImportancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
killverbUS /kɪl/
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
KnightnounUS /naɪt/
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
MadnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
MagistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
Maynadier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
PatriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
Personages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
PhnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
ReadernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
Reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
Recapitulationnoun
emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
resumesnounUS /rɪˈzuːmz/
plural of “resume” — short descriptive summary (of events)
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
RubbersnounUS /ˈrʌbərz/
plural of “rubber” — an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
showeth
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From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
StagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
tantalised
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From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
VnounUS /viː/
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
WaysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading was not easily disturbed V In which this Recapitulation draws to a close VI In which the Reader will perceive that in some Cases Madness is catching VII In which the Knight resumes his Importance VIII Which is
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading of these Adventures makes his First Appearance on the Stage of Action III Which the Reader, on perusal, may wish were Chapter the last IV In which it appears that the Knight, when heartily set in for sleeping,
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University CHAPTER I In which certain Personages of this delightful History are introduced to the Reader's Acquaintance II In which the Hero
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading within a hair's-breadth of proving highly interesting will interest the Curiosity of the Reader IX Which may serve to show, that true Patriotism is of no Party X Which showeth that he who plays at Bowls, will sometimes
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
XIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading meet with Rubbers XI Description of a modern Magistrate XII Which shows there are more Ways to kill a Dog than Hanging XIII In which our Knight is tantalised with a transient Glimpse of Felicity XIV Which shows
