aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When they entered the public-house, the landlord greeted Spikeman warmly, and asked him what he had been about.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When they entered the public-house, the landlord greeted Spikeman warmly, and asked him what he had been about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Spikeman had taken the precaution to smudge and dirty his face, and Joey, at his request, had done the same.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Spikeman had taken the precaution to smudge and dirty his face, and Joey, at his request, had done the same.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Spikeman had taken the precaution to smudge and dirty his face, and Joey, at his request, had done the same.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When they entered the public-house, the landlord greeted Spikeman warmly, and asked him what he had been about.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Spikeman had taken the precaution to smudge and dirty his face, and Joey, at his request, had done the same.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading When they entered the public-house, the landlord greeted Spikeman warmly, and asked him what he had been about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When they entered the public-house, the landlord greeted Spikeman warmly, and asked him what he had been about.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
Joey
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From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
knife-grinder's
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From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading When they entered the public-house, the landlord greeted Spikeman warmly, and asked him what he had been about.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Spikeman had taken the precaution to smudge and dirty his face, and Joey, at his request, had done the same.
public-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Spikeman had taken the precaution to smudge and dirty his face, and Joey, at his request, had done the same.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Spikeman had taken the precaution to smudge and dirty his face, and Joey, at his request, had done the same.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
smudgenounUS /smʌdʒ/
a smoky fire to drive away insects
From this reading Spikeman had taken the precaution to smudge and dirty his face, and Joey, at his request, had done the same.
Spikeman
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From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they entered the public-house, the landlord greeted Spikeman warmly, and asked him what he had been about.
up to a particular time
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
the act of using
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading When they entered the public-house, the landlord greeted Spikeman warmly, and asked him what he had been about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two days after the receipt of Mary's letter, Spikeman and Joey went to the houses of their various acquaintances, and bade them adieu, announcing their intention to set off on the circuit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When they entered the public-house, the landlord greeted Spikeman warmly, and asked him what he had been about.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
at the time that
From this reading When they entered the public-house, the landlord greeted Spikeman warmly, and asked him what he had been about.
in or at the place that
From this reading Joey and he then put on their travelling garments, and, waiting till it was dusk, locked the chambers and set off to the little public-house, where the knife-grinder's wheel had been deposited.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Spikeman paid up everything, and put away many articles in his room which had been taken out for use.
