adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
Bullock'snounUS /ˈbʊləks/
possessive form of “bullock” — young bull
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
dunsnounUS /dʌnz/
plural of “dun” — horse of a dull brownish grey color
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Manners of the Earl of Oxford.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
HatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
importunateadjective
expressing persistant and earnest entreaty
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
MannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading Manners of the Earl of Oxford.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
others
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From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Manners of the Earl of Oxford.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
quoth
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From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
scriveners
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From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
sinnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a cursed life do I lead!" quoth John; "debt is like deadly sin.
wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading "Those wicked scriveners and lawyers, no doubt," quoth John; and so it was, some asking for the money he owed, and others warning to prepare for the approaching term.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading As John Bull and his wife were talking together they were surprised with a sudden knocking at the door.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading of Bullock's Hatch, with Sir Roger's method to keep off importunate duns.* * Some attempts to destroy the public credit at that time.
