adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
chronicledverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəld/
past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
competencenounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
EnemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
probitynounUS /ˈproʊbəti/
complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
Rufford
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From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
Scrobby
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From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
SCROBBY'S
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From this reading SCROBBY'S TRIAL.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
tradesmannoun
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
TRIALnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading SCROBBY'S TRIAL.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rufford was a good deal moved as to the trial of Mr. Scrobby.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Scrobby was a man who not long since had held his head up in Rufford and had the reputation of a well-to-do tradesman.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had then taken a house with a few acres of land, lying between Rufford and Rufford Hall,--the property of Lord Rufford, and had commenced genteel life.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Enemies had perhaps doubted his probity; but he had gone on and prospered, and, two or three years before the events which are now chronicled, had retired on a competence.
