adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
amazonsnounUS /ˈæməzɑːnz/
plural of “amazon” — a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
baronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
blessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
BramblenounUS /ˈbræmbəl/
any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
coffee-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
dowagernounUS /ˈdaʊədʒər/
a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
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 He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
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 The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
knight'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
physicnoun
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
Puddle-dock
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From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
purlieus
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From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
QuinnounUS /kwɪn/
one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
repineverb
express discontent
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
shake-bag
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From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
singularized
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From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
St
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From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
Tabitha
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From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is, nothing could have kept her at home but the accident of her having taken physic before she knew the nature of the entertainment.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quin laughed at this adventure; but my uncle’s delicacy was hurt.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He hung his head in manifest chagrin, and seemed to repine at the triumph of his judgment--Indeed, his victory was more complete than he imagined; for, as we afterwards learned, the two amazons who singularized themselves most in the action, did not come from the purlieus of Puddle-dock, but from the courtly neighbourhood of St James’s palace.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading One was a baroness, and the other, a wealthy knight’s dowager--My uncle spoke not a word, till we had made our retreat good to the coffee-house; where, taking off his hat and wiping his forehead, ‘I bless God (said he) that Mrs Tabitha Bramble did not take the field today!’
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘I would pit her for a cool hundred (cried Quin) against the best shake-bag of the whole main.’
