adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Once upon a time, says the tale, there was a Great Godly Man, a shepherd to trade, who lived in a cottage among heather.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
encamps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
GODLYadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːdli/
showing great reverence for god
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading Once upon a time, says the tale, there was a Great Godly Man, a shepherd to trade, who lived in a cottage among heather.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Once upon a time, says the tale, there was a Great Godly Man, a shepherd to trade, who lived in a cottage among heather.
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 But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
mansnounUS /mænz/
plural of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
MuirnounUS /mjʊr/
United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
Numidians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once upon a time, says the tale, there was a Great Godly Man, a shepherd to trade, who lived in a cottage among heather.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
peat-ricks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
RESPECTABLEadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
RIMEnounUS /raɪm/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Once upon a time, says the tale, there was a Great Godly Man, a shepherd to trade, who lived in a cottage among heather.
scarceadverbUS /skers/
only a very short time before
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Once upon a time, says the tale, there was a Great Godly Man, a shepherd to trade, who lived in a cottage among heather.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
TALEnounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
THOMASnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once upon a time, says the tale, there was a Great Godly Man, a shepherd to trade, who lived in a cottage among heather.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Once upon a time, says the tale, there was a Great Godly Man, a shepherd to trade, who lived in a cottage among heather.
TRUEadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once upon a time, says the tale, there was a Great Godly Man, a shepherd to trade, who lived in a cottage among heather.
vouchverbUS /vaʊtʃ/
give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once upon a time, says the tale, there was a Great Godly Man, a shepherd to trade, who lived in a cottage among heather.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
WHAUP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading X THE RIME OF TRUE THOMAS THE TALE OF THE RESPECTABLE WHAUP AND THE GREAT GODLY MAN This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you looked east in the morning, you saw miles of moor running wide to the flames of sunrise, and if you turned your eyes west in the evening, you saw a great confusion of dim peaks with the dying eye of the sun set in a crevice.
