adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
baggyadjectiveUS /ˈbæɡi/
not fitting closely; hanging loosely
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
bonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
BuildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
ChargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading RUSHTON & CO.
coddies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
ContractorsnounUS /ˈkɑːntræktərz/
plural of “contractor” — someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
DecoratorsnounUS /ˈdekəreɪtərz/
plural of “decorator” — a person who specializes in interior decoration
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
EstimatesnounUS /ˈestəməts/
plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
First-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
FUNERALSnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəlz/
plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
FURNISHEDadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
knock-kneedadjective
having the knees abnormally close together and the ankles wide apart
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
LightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
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 His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
MightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
MiserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
ModerateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
MUGSBOROUGH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
NimrodnounUS /ˈnɪmrɑːd/
(Old Testament) a famous hunter
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
PropertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
RepairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
round-shoulderedadjective
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
RUSHTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RUSHTON & CO.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
ShiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
sub-foremen
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From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
superintendant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He was a tall, thin man whose clothes hung loosely on the angles of his round-shouldered, bony form.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
tyrannizedverbUS /ˈtɪrənaɪzd/
past form of “tyrannize” — rule a country as a tyrant
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
ungracefuladjective
lacking grace; clumsy
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His long, thin legs, about which the baggy trousers draped in ungraceful folds, were slightly knock-kneed and terminated in large, flat feet.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading MUGSBOROUGH ———— Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges There were a number of sub-foremen or “coddies”, but Hunter was _the_ foreman.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Nimrod: a Mighty Hunter before the Lord Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or “Misery” or “Nimrod”, as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman or “manager” of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
