adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at that provender," pointing to his uneaten prison ration.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
cut-throats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Look at that provender," pointing to his uneaten prison ration.
how
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From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
LookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at that provender," pointing to his uneaten prison ration.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Look at that provender," pointing to his uneaten prison ration.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Look at that provender," pointing to his uneaten prison ration.
provendernoun
food for domestic livestock
From this reading Look at that provender," pointing to his uneaten prison ration.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
rationnounUS /ˈræʃən/
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading Look at that provender," pointing to his uneaten prison ration.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
they've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
TombsnounUS /tuːmz/
plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
treatverbUS /triːt/
interact in a certain way
From this reading "I never intended to come to such a place as this, old fellow," he said to Philip; "it's no place for a gentleman, they've no idea how to treat a gentleman.
uneaten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Look at that provender," pointing to his uneaten prison ration.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He gained permission to see him, in the presence of an officer, during the day, and he found that hero very much cast down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip's first effort was to get Harry out of the Tombs.
witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading "They tell me I am detained as a witness, and I passed the night among a lot of cut-throats and dirty rascals--a pretty witness I'd be in a month spent in such company."
