adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
ain't
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From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can drownd me if it ain't!" said he.
combingnounUS /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/
the act of drawing a comb through hair
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
drownd
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From this reading "You can drownd me if it ain't!" said he.
elp
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From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
espied
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From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad you think so," said I.
groom's
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From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
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 I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
HEARverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
I'm
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From this reading "I'm glad you think so," said I.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You can drownd me if it ain't!" said he.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
MAURICE
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From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
NEWSnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
onounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
Postilionnoun
someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm glad you think so," said I.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
supersededverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I'm glad you think so," said I.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading I plunged the iron back into the fire, and, turning my head, espied a figure standing in the doorway; and, though the leather hat and short, round jacket had been superseded by a smart groom's livery, I recognized the Postilion.
VIBART
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From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I HEAR NEWS OF SIR MAURICE VIBART "Which I says—Lord love me!"
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading "So 'elp me, Bob, if this ain't a piece o' luck!" he exclaimed, and, with the words, he removed his hat and fell to combing his short, thick hair with the handle of his whip.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm glad you think so," said I.
