1st
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From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
Birch'snounUS /ˈbɜːrtʃɪz/
possessive form of “birch” — hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
Cammysole's
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From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
Champion'snounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
possessive form of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
Clapperclawverb
claw with the nails
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
goose'snounUS /ˈɡuːsɪz/
possessive form of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
reassembleverbUS /ˌriːəˈsembəl/
assemble once again, after taking something apart
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
Regis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
Rodwell
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From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading If any nobleman or gentleman wants a private tutor for his son, a note to the Rev. F. Prince will find him there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But of course I wasn't going to stop on at Birch's.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prince resigned too, and is at present living with me at my old lodgings at Mrs. Cammysole's.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Miss Clapperclaw says we are both a couple of old fools; and that she knew when I set off last year to Rodwell Regis, after meeting the two young ladies at a party at General Champion's house in our street, that I was going on a goose's errand.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When his young friends reassemble on the 1st of February next, they will have two new masters.
