adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And you, my little musician, I'll make you sing in a pretty way.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And you, my little musician, I'll make you sing in a pretty way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FENCING MASTER: My little Dancing Master, I'll make you dance as you ought.
Clanger-of-iron
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From this reading DANCING MASTER: Monsieur Clanger-of-iron, I'll teach you your trade.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading FENCING MASTER: My little Dancing Master, I'll make you dance as you ought.
DancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading FENCING MASTER: My little Dancing Master, I'll make you dance as you ought.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
FENCINGnounUS /ˈfensɪŋ/
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
I'll
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From this reading FENCING MASTER: My little Dancing Master, I'll make you dance as you ought.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And you, my little musician, I'll make you sing in a pretty way.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FENCING MASTER: My little Dancing Master, I'll make you dance as you ought.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading FENCING MASTER: My little Dancing Master, I'll make you dance as you ought.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MUSIC MASTER: See the self-importance of the man!
MASTERnounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading DANCING MASTER: Monsieur Clanger-of-iron, I'll teach you your trade.
MUSICnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading MUSIC MASTER: See the self-importance of the man!
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading And you, my little musician, I'll make you sing in a pretty way.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FENCING MASTER: My little Dancing Master, I'll make you dance as you ought.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUSIC MASTER: See the self-importance of the man!
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading FENCING MASTER: My little Dancing Master, I'll make you dance as you ought.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading And you, my little musician, I'll make you sing in a pretty way.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MUSIC MASTER: See the self-importance of the man!
self-importancenoun
an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
From this reading MUSIC MASTER: See the self-importance of the man!
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading And you, my little musician, I'll make you sing in a pretty way.
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading DANCING MASTER: Monsieur Clanger-of-iron, I'll teach you your trade.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUSIC MASTER: See the self-importance of the man!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading DANCING MASTER: Monsieur Clanger-of-iron, I'll teach you your trade.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And you, my little musician, I'll make you sing in a pretty way.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FENCING MASTER: You are amusing fellows, to want to compare your sciences with mine!
