adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
ArabianounUS /əˈreɪbiə/
a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; strategically important for its oil resources
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
BIRTHnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
BOOTSnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading THE FATAL BOOTS.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
Cleaversnoun
annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
compileverbUS /kəmˈpaɪl/
get or gather together
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
DaysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
DeliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
DiscontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
DogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
don't
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
dukesnounUS /duːks/
plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading THE FATAL BOOTS.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
How
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
Marrowbones
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
OppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
peeresses
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
PluckingverbUS /ˈplʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “pluck” — pull or pull out sharply
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
PostverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
ProceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
RestorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
SummarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATAL BOOTS.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
YEARnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
