adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In his business capacity he was called “long legs,” but his proper name was Philbert Chaffin.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In his business capacity he was called “long legs,” but his proper name was Philbert Chaffin.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading In his business capacity he was called “long legs,” but his proper name was Philbert Chaffin.
Chaffin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his business capacity he was called “long legs,” but his proper name was Philbert Chaffin.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his business capacity he was called “long legs,” but his proper name was Philbert Chaffin.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his business capacity he was called “long legs,” but his proper name was Philbert Chaffin.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
indignitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiː/
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
inuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnjʊrd/
made tough by habitual exposure
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In his business capacity he was called “long legs,” but his proper name was Philbert Chaffin.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In his business capacity he was called “long legs,” but his proper name was Philbert Chaffin.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
Philbert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his business capacity he was called “long legs,” but his proper name was Philbert Chaffin.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading In his business capacity he was called “long legs,” but his proper name was Philbert Chaffin.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
sharpnessnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpnəs/
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was known as “last legs” among my companions for some time after my initiation to the warehouse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The multitude of legs, engaged by the pair in the service of Valentine, King & Co., were distinguished from each other by a bit of house slang.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading There was one pair of legs doing service for the firm whose owner became my most valued friend and confidant.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading At first I was inclined to resent the reduction of my individuality to such a vulgar formula, but as I became inured to hard tasks the sharpness of this indignity wore away.
