adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a loud, unpleasant bell, and made a very disagreeable sound.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "Rang the bell," said Ikey.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
chimney-piece
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
ClocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It was a loud, unpleasant bell, and made a very disagreeable sound.
DoubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
FollowingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
Ikey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rang the bell," said Ikey.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading It was a loud, unpleasant bell, and made a very disagreeable sound.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a loud, unpleasant bell, and made a very disagreeable sound.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
PicturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
pyramidaladjectiveUS /pərˈæmədəl/
resembling a pyramid
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
RangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "Rang the bell," said Ikey.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
RoomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
snounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Rang the bell," said Ikey.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was a loud, unpleasant bell, and made a very disagreeable sound.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Rang the bell," said Ikey.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
third-class
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
ThumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading It was a loud, unpleasant bell, and made a very disagreeable sound.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a loud, unpleasant bell, and made a very disagreeable sound.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Following Master B.'s bell to its source I found that young gentleman to have had but indifferent third-class accommodation in a triangular cabin under the cock- loft, with a corner fireplace which Master B. must have been exceedingly small if he were ever able to warm himself at, and a corner chimney-piece like a pyramidal staircase to the ceiling for Tom Thumb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The other bells were inscribed according to the names of the rooms to which their wires were conducted: as "Picture Room," "Double Room," "Clock Room," and the like.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was rather struck by the prompt dexterity with which this young man pitched his fur cap at the bell, and rang it himself.
