adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if, in spite of Tibbs, our "kyind friends," &c.
cnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading But if, in spite of Tibbs, our "kyind friends," &c.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Up with the curtain, then!
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
ExodusnounUS /ˈeksədəs/
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But if, in spite of Tibbs, our "kyind friends," &c.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if, in spite of Tibbs, our "kyind friends," &c.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if, in spite of Tibbs, our "kyind friends," &c.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
kyind
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But if, in spite of Tibbs, our "kyind friends," &c.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But if, in spite of Tibbs, our "kyind friends," &c.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But if, in spite of Tibbs, our "kyind friends," &c.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But if, in spite of Tibbs, our "kyind friends," &c.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Up with the curtain, then!
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
Tibbs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But if, in spite of Tibbs, our "kyind friends," &c.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
TwelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
WheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever that capitalist calls to get his money back, he may see the letter from the respected publisher, informing the author that all the copies are sold, and that there are demands for a new edition.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading &c.--if the little farce, which was meant to amuse Christmas (or what my classical friend calls Exodus), is asked for, even up to Twelfth Night,--shall the publisher stop because Tibbs is dissatisfied?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Up with the curtain, then!
