adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
Ablett
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From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading However, stories get about.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There is always somebody who knows.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
anyhowadverbUS /ˈenihaʊ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading However, stories get about.
GetsnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
Gillingham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, stories get about.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is always somebody who knows.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading There is always somebody who knows.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading There is always somebody who knows.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
StationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading However, stories get about.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is always somebody who knows.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was understood—and this, anyhow, on Mark’s own authority—that his father had been a country clergyman.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading It was said that, as a boy, Mark had attracted the notice, and patronage, of some rich old spinster of the neighbourhood, who had paid for his education, both at school and university.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There is always somebody who knows.
WrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station Whether Mark Ablett was a bore or not depended on the point of view, but it may be said at once that he never bored his company on the subject of his early life.
