adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I gave Corliss a thousand dollars," he said, slowly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
ConsideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
Corliss
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From this reading "I gave Corliss a thousand dollars," he said, slowly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not understand.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "I gave Corliss a thousand dollars," he said, slowly.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
FinishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Finished raving?" she inquired.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I gave Corliss a thousand dollars," he said, slowly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I gave Corliss a thousand dollars," he said, slowly.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I gave Corliss a thousand dollars," he said, slowly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Finished raving?" she inquired.
investverbUS /ˌɪnˈvest/
make an investment
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
lagniappenounUS /ˈlæŋɑːp/
a small gift (especially one given by a merchant to a customer who makes a purchase)
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not understand.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
ravingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
From this reading "Finished raving?" she inquired.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I gave Corliss a thousand dollars," he said, slowly.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not understand.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "I gave Corliss a thousand dollars," he said, slowly.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "I gave Corliss a thousand dollars," he said, slowly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She did not understand.
unhandsomely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Considering the fact that it was my last, I flatter myself it was not unhandsomely done--though I may never need it.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It has struck me that the sum was about what a man who had just cleaned up fifty thousand might regard as a sort of `extra'--`for lagniappe'--and that he might have thought it an appropriate amount to invest in a present some jewels perhaps--to place in the hair of a pretty friend!"
