adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
ain't
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From this reading 'I judge it ain't often, by the way you say it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading One day the captain said, 'Peters, do you ever read the Bible?'
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'I judge it ain't often, by the way you say it.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day the captain said, 'Peters, do you ever read the Bible?'
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One day the captain said, 'Peters, do you ever read the Bible?'
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading One day the captain said, 'Peters, do you ever read the Bible?'
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I judge it ain't often, by the way you say it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I judge it ain't often, by the way you say it.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading 'I judge it ain't often, by the way you say it.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
listverbUS /lɪst/
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
neutralities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading 'I judge it ain't often, by the way you say it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading One day the captain said, 'Peters, do you ever read the Bible?'
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One day the captain said, 'Peters, do you ever read the Bible?'
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading 'I judge it ain't often, by the way you say it.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
toothsomeadjective
acceptable to the taste or mind
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
undecoratedadjective
not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One trip the captain had a clergyman on board, but did not know he was a clergyman, since the passenger list did not betray the fact.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'I judge it ain't often, by the way you say it.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
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 'Well--yes.'
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
woveverbUS /woʊv/
inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading He took a great liking to this Rev. Mr. Peters, and talked with him a great deal: told him yarns, gave him toothsome scraps of personal history, and wove a glittering streak of profanity through his garrulous fabric that was refreshing to a spirit weary of the dull neutralities of undecorated speech.
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading 'Well--yes.'
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One day the captain said, 'Peters, do you ever read the Bible?'
