adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
bannocks
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From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. at Oxon.
boarnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
CaledonianounUS /ˌkæləˈdoʊniə/
the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Liddy is perfectly recovered; and Mrs Tabitha has no reason to complain.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I never saw my uncle in such health and spirits as he now enjoys.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Liddy is perfectly recovered; and Mrs Tabitha has no reason to complain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I never saw my uncle in such health and spirits as he now enjoys.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I never saw my uncle in such health and spirits as he now enjoys.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I never saw my uncle in such health and spirits as he now enjoys.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Liddy is perfectly recovered; and Mrs Tabitha has no reason to complain.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
KNIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
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 DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
Liddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Liddy is perfectly recovered; and Mrs Tabitha has no reason to complain.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Liddy is perfectly recovered; and Mrs Tabitha has no reason to complain.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never saw my uncle in such health and spirits as he now enjoys.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
Oxon
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From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. at Oxon.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Liddy is perfectly recovered; and Mrs Tabitha has no reason to complain.
PHILLIPS
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From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. at Oxon.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Liddy is perfectly recovered; and Mrs Tabitha has no reason to complain.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Liddy is perfectly recovered; and Mrs Tabitha has no reason to complain.
RememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
Sall
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From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading I never saw my uncle in such health and spirits as he now enjoys.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. at Oxon.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I never saw my uncle in such health and spirits as he now enjoys.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I never saw my uncle in such health and spirits as he now enjoys.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
Tabitha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Liddy is perfectly recovered; and Mrs Tabitha has no reason to complain.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I never saw my uncle in such health and spirits as he now enjoys.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
WATKIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. at Oxon.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Remember me, as usual, to Sall.--We are now coming home, though not the nearest road.--I do suppose, I shall find the kitten a fine boar at my return.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading DEAR KNIGHT, Once more I tread upon English ground, which I like not the worse for the six weeks’ ramble I have made among the woods and mountains of Caledonia; no offence to the land of cakes, where bannocks grow upon straw.
