adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading During breakfast, Philpot, addressing Crass and referring to Hunter, inquired anxiously:
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading During breakfast, Philpot, addressing Crass and referring to Hunter, inquired anxiously:
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
CrassadjectiveUS /kræs/
(of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
From this reading During breakfast, Philpot, addressing Crass and referring to Hunter, inquired anxiously:
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
DeathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During breakfast, Philpot, addressing Crass and referring to Hunter, inquired anxiously:
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading During breakfast, Philpot, addressing Crass and referring to Hunter, inquired anxiously:
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
PenaladjectiveUS /ˈpiːnəl/
of or relating to punishment
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
Philpot
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From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading During breakfast, Philpot, addressing Crass and referring to Hunter, inquired anxiously:
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
Rushton
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From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
ServitudenounUS /ˈsɜːrvətuːd/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This belief was further strengthened by the fact that a new hand had been sent to the house by Hunter, who came himself also at about a quarter past seven and very nearly caught Philpot in the act of smoking.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Penal Servitude and Death On Tuesday—the day after his interview with Rushton—Owen remained at home working at the drawings.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading He did not go to work until after breakfast on Wednesday and his continued absence served to confirm the opinion of the other workmen that he had been discharged.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not get them finished, but they were so far advanced that he thought he would be able to complete them after tea on Wednesday evening.
