adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
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 He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His name was Linton, and I changed mine to Elliot.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
compositornoun
one who sets written material into type
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
Elliot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His name was Linton, and I changed mine to Elliot.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
flippantadjectiveUS /ˈflɪpənt/
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His name was Linton, and I changed mine to Elliot.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His name was Linton, and I changed mine to Elliot.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
Linton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His name was Linton, and I changed mine to Elliot.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His name was Linton, and I changed mine to Elliot.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name was Linton, and I changed mine to Elliot.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His name was Linton, and I changed mine to Elliot.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
unstableadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪbəl/
lacking stability or fixity or firmness
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My fellow lodger came home in the evening, and was glad at my coming.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was what is called by some a compositor, in the Queen's printing house, then conducted by a Mr. James Watson.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a flippant unstable being, one on whom nothing appeared a difficulty, in his own estimation, but who could effect very little after all.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the course of our conversation that night, I told him I was a first-rate classical scholar, and would gladly turn my attention to some business wherein my education might avail me something; and that there was nothing would delight me so much as an engagement in the Queen's printing office.
