AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
Ardry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
band-box
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From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading I turned round, and, wrapped in a large blue cloak, I beheld my good friend Francis Ardry.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I turned round, and, wrapped in a large blue cloak, I beheld my good friend Francis Ardry.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading I turned round, and, wrapped in a large blue cloak, I beheld my good friend Francis Ardry.
commemoratedverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪtɪd/
past form of “commemorate” — celebrate by some ceremony or observation
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
dismountverb
alight from (a horse)
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
DognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
fetchverbUS /fetʃ/
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
FightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
Francis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I turned round, and, wrapped in a large blue cloak, I beheld my good friend Francis Ardry.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I turned round, and, wrapped in a large blue cloak, I beheld my good friend Francis Ardry.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I turned round, and, wrapped in a large blue cloak, I beheld my good friend Francis Ardry.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
LionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
MisfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I turned round, and, wrapped in a large blue cloak, I beheld my good friend Francis Ardry.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
stage-coaches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I turned round, and, wrapped in a large blue cloak, I beheld my good friend Francis Ardry.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I shook him most warmly by the hand, and said, "If you are surprised to see me, I am no less so to see you; where are you bound to?"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few days after the circumstance which I have last commemorated, it chanced that, as I was standing at the door of the inn, one of the numerous stage-coaches which were in the habit of stopping there, drove up, and several passengers got down.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Francis Ardry--His Misfortunes--Dog and Lion Fight--Great Men of the World.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading I turned round, and, wrapped in a large blue cloak, I beheld my good friend Francis Ardry.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I had assisted a woman with a couple of children to dismount, and had just delivered to her a band-box, which appeared to be her only property, which she had begged me to fetch down from the roof, when I felt a hand laid upon my shoulder, and heard a voice exclaim, "Is it possible, old fellow, that I find you in this place?"
