adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
Alexander'snounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændərz/
possessive form of “alexander” — European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Plainly it behoved him to be frank on this subject.
behoved
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From this reading Plainly it behoved him to be frank on this subject.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Plainly it behoved him to be frank on this subject.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
half-recollection
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Plainly it behoved him to be frank on this subject.
loansnounUS /loʊnz/
plural of “loan” — the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Plainly it behoved him to be frank on this subject.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
palatenounUS /ˈpælət/
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
PiersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
PlainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Plainly it behoved him to be frank on this subject.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
reproachfuladjective
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
respondingverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪŋ/
-ing form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Plainly it behoved him to be frank on this subject.
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Plainly it behoved him to be frank on this subject.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading He had dreamt of his father, and seemed to have discharged in sleep a duty still in reality neglected; that, namely, of responding to the old man's offer of advice respecting the use he should make of his money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he awoke next morning from a heavy sleep, Piers suffered the half-recollection of some reproachful dream.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading His musty palate and dull brain reminded him of Alexander's whisky; matter, that, for self-reproach; but in the background was something more.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Out of four hundred pounds, two hundred were already given away--for he had no serious expectation that his brothers would repay the so-called loans.
