adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY—THE BEGGAR AND HIS DOG.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She gave her blessing with the draught; her instructions she had delivered the night before.
BEGGARnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading HE SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY—THE BEGGAR AND HIS DOG.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading She gave her blessing with the draught; her instructions she had delivered the night before.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
caudle-cup
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
cautionsnounUS /ˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “caution” — the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
cheeknounUS /tʃiːk/
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She gave her blessing with the draught; her instructions she had delivered the night before.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
DOGnounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading HE SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY—THE BEGGAR AND HIS DOG.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading She gave her blessing with the draught; her instructions she had delivered the night before.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
evenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave her blessing with the draught; her instructions she had delivered the night before.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
Harley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY—THE BEGGAR AND HIS DOG.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HE SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY—THE BEGGAR AND HIS DOG.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading She gave her blessing with the draught; her instructions she had delivered the night before.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
JOURNEYverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading HE SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY—THE BEGGAR AND HIS DOG.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
negativesnounUS /ˈneɡətɪvz/
plural of “negative” — a reply of denial
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She gave her blessing with the draught; her instructions she had delivered the night before.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY—THE BEGGAR AND HIS DOG.
OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HE SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY—THE BEGGAR AND HIS DOG.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
physicnoun
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
prescribeverbUS /prəˈskraɪb/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
SETSnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading HE SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY—THE BEGGAR AND HIS DOG.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading She knew enough of physic to prescribe against going abroad of a morning with an empty stomach.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY—THE BEGGAR AND HIS DOG.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They consisted mostly of negatives, for London, in her idea, was so replete with temptations that it needed the whole armour of her friendly cautions to repel their attacks.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading HE had taken leave of his aunt on the eve of his intended departure; but the good lady’s affection for her nephew interrupted her sleep, and early as it was next morning when Harley came downstairs to set out, he found her in the parlour with a tear on her cheek, and her caudle-cup in her hand.
