adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
Almeric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
BOONnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The weather had changed for the worse since morning.
CocoanounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Mr. Pomeroy cursed the damp hole he owned and sighed for town and the Cocoa Tree.
COMPANIONSnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Mr. Pomeroy cursed the damp hole he owned and sighed for town and the Cocoa Tree.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Mr. Pomeroy cursed the damp hole he owned and sighed for town and the Cocoa Tree.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The weather had changed for the worse since morning.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
good-humour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The weather had changed for the worse since morning.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading Mr. Pomeroy cursed the damp hole he owned and sighed for town and the Cocoa Tree.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The weather had changed for the worse since morning.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. Pomeroy cursed the damp hole he owned and sighed for town and the Cocoa Tree.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
Pomeroy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
sighedverbUS /saɪd/
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Mr. Pomeroy cursed the damp hole he owned and sighed for town and the Cocoa Tree.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The weather had changed for the worse since morning.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
Thomasson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Mr. Pomeroy cursed the damp hole he owned and sighed for town and the Cocoa Tree.
TreenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Mr. Pomeroy cursed the damp hole he owned and sighed for town and the Cocoa Tree.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The sky was leaden, the trees were dripping, the rain hung in rows of drops along the rails that flanked the avenue.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather had changed for the worse since morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found his host and the tutor sitting together in the parlour, in the middle of a game of shilling hazard; which they were playing, the former with as much enjoyment and the latter with as much good-humour as consisted with the fact that Mr. Pomeroy was losing, and Mr. Thomasson played against his will.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The weather had changed for the worse since morning.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BOON COMPANIONS Lord Almeric flew down the stairs on the wings of triumph, rehearsing at each corner the words in which he would announce his conquest.
