adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
Andy
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From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
BlenheimnounUS /ˈblenhaɪm/
the First Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the French in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
conspiringverbUS /kənˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It's a hard deal,' says old Smoke-'em-out.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
em-out
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From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
FriendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
gentsnounUS /dʒents/
plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
hall-marked
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From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It's a hard deal,' says old Smoke-'em-out.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
I'm
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From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
It's
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From this reading It's a hard deal,' says old Smoke-'em-out.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
jeremiadnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪəd/
a long and mournful complaint
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It's a hard deal,' says old Smoke-'em-out.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
packverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
salvernoun
a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
Smithers
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From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
SmokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
they've
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From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
wavedverbUS /weɪvd/
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'I told the ladies that the notorious visitors had been detained on the road by some unavoidable circumstances that made a noise like an ice jam and an heiress, but they would arrive a day or two later.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When they find out that they've been deceived,' says Smoke-'em-out, 'every yard of cross barred muslin and natural waved switch in the house will pack up and leave.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'Now you see the fix I'm in, gents,' goes on Smoke-'em-out Smithers.
æsophagus
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From this reading "'Friend,' says Andy, touching the old man on the æsophagus, 'why this jeremiad when the polar regions and the portals of Blenheim are conspiring to hand you prosperity on a hall-marked silver salver.
