AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
ACQUAINTEDadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
befel
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From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
bishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
COMFORTnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
EXPLOITSnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
kindnesses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
METverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
Onderdonk
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From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
PAINSnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
persecutedverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/
past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
plastersnounUS /ˈplæstərz/
plural of “plaster” — a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
SOUNDnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
ThankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
TOOKverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
TREATSnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading THE major had been unusually serious during the day, and toward evening approached me with his right hand extended.
VARIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thankful am I to escape the clutches of that doctor, though, perhaps, it would have been well to have enlisted his generosity, and got him to apply his plasters to my horse, for his legs stand much in need of them.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading As to the misfortune that befel me, pray think no more of it; for though I confess to being found naked to my shirt, a bishop could not be more innocent of wrong intention, even though he were an Onderdonk, who had been persecuted for his virtues.
YACHTERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF A PARTY OF YACHTERS MET ON THE SOUND, AND WHAT PAINS THEY TOOK TO COMFORT THE MAJOR, ON BEING MADE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS VARIOUS EXPLOITS.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I cannot too forcibly express to you the deep obligation I owe you for the many kindnesses you have shown me.
