adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
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 “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
folksnounUS /foʊks/
your parents
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
I'd
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From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
landsnounUS /lændz/
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
overmastering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
Pegloe
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From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
RaleighnounUS /ˈrɔːli/
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
reckonverbUS /ˈrekən/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
SaulnounUS /sɔːl/
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
shakingnounUS /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Mr. Pegloe was one of the first to leave; Mr. Saul had informed him of the judge's declared purpose of shooting him on sight.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
tavern-keeper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Even without this useful hint the tavern-keeper had known that he should experience intense embarrassment in meeting the judge; this was now a dreary certainty.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I'd take his word a heap quicker than I would most folks,” answered Mr. Saul with conviction.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading It was not strange that a number of gentlemen in and about Raleigh yielded to an overmastering impulse to visit newer lands, nor was it strange that the initial steps looking toward the indulgence of their desires should have been taken in secrecy.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You reckon he means near all he says?” he had asked, his fat sides shaking.
