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The Monikins

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIERJUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.
My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.
She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.
This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.
Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.
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The Monikins

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

Chapter 18 of The Monikins is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIERJUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.
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My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.
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She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.
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This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.
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Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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artificial adjective US /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading “She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.”

aspects noun US /ˈæspekts/

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading “A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.”

courtier noun US /ˈkɔːrtiər/

an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading “A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.”

dimensions noun US /dɪˈmenʃənz/

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading “She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.”

Poke verb US /poʊk/

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading “This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.”

resources noun US /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading “This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.”

stature noun US /ˈstætʃər/

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading “She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.”

vexatious adjective US /vekˈseɪʃəs/

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading “This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

ASconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

ASPECTSnounUS /ˈæspekts/

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

brownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

COURTnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

COURT-DRESS

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From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

court-dresses

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From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

COURTIERnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/

an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

governornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/

the head of a state government

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

guestsnounUS /ɡests/

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

HONORnounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

hournounUS /ˈaʊər/

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

innnounUS /ɪn/

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

JUSTICEnounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

Leaphigh

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From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

lordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

monikin

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From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

ox-tails

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

plentynounUS /ˈplenti/

a full supply

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

PokeverbUS /poʊk/

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

princenounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

tailnounUS /teɪl/

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

ThrowingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

VARIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

vexatiousadjectiveUS /vekˈseɪʃəs/

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

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 A COURT, A COURT-DRESS, AND A COURTIER—JUSTICE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS, AS WELL AS HONOR.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading My guests were no sooner gone, than I sent for the landlady, to inquire if any court-dresses were to be had in the neighborhood.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading This was vexatious; and I was in a brown study, calling up all my resources for the occasion, when Mr. Poke entered the inn, carrying in his hand two as formidable ox-tails as I remember ever to have seen.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading She told me plenty might certainly be had, that were suited to the monikin dimensions, but she much doubted whether there was a tail in all Leaphigh, natural or artificial, that was at all fit for a person of my stature.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Throwing one towards me, he said the lord high admiral of Leaphigh had acquainted him that there was an invitation out for the prince and himself, as well as for the governor of the former, to be present at court within an hour.

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