adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
Brooks'snounUS /ˈbrʊksɪz/
possessive form of “brooks” — United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
Carlos's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
impetuouslyadverb
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
money-getter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
rightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “His lawyer is Carlos’s near relative, and has never been told of the change in my brother’s intentions.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
unnecessarilyadverbUS /ənˈnesəserəli/
in an unnecessary manner
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it was drawn up by Mr. Brooks’s lawyer--” “But it was not,” that lady impetuously interrupted.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Clement (I am speaking now of my brother and not of my nephew) was a great money-getter, but when it came to standing up for his rights in domestic matters, he was more timid than a child.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading But first let me ask if you are not worrying unnecessarily about this missing document?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And it is trouble; one from which I shall make every effort to relieve you.
