accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Should I continue at the inn in my present position?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Should I give up that situation, and remaining at the inn, become ostler under old Bill?
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Should I give up that situation, and remaining at the inn, become ostler under old Bill?
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
captivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
strongly attracted
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
CometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
CommercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Should I continue at the inn in my present position?
cornnounUS /kɔːrn/
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
DeliberationsnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It was now that I had frequent deliberations with myself.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Should I give up that situation, and remaining at the inn, become ostler under old Bill?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was now that I had frequent deliberations with myself.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was now that I had frequent deliberations with myself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Should I continue at the inn in my present position?
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Should I continue at the inn in my present position?
InvitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now that I had frequent deliberations with myself.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
Landlord'snounUS /ˈlændlɔːrdz/
possessive form of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Should I continue at the inn in my present position?
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was now that I had frequent deliberations with myself.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now that I had frequent deliberations with myself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
OfferverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Should I give up that situation, and remaining at the inn, become ostler under old Bill?
ostlernoun
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading Should I give up that situation, and remaining at the inn, become ostler under old Bill?
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/
literature in metrical form
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Should I continue at the inn in my present position?
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Should I continue at the inn in my present position?
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading Should I give up that situation, and remaining at the inn, become ostler under old Bill?
Self-Resolution
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
Shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should I continue at the inn in my present position?
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Should I give up that situation, and remaining at the inn, become ostler under old Bill?
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was now that I had frequent deliberations with myself.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
TravellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Should I give up that situation, and remaining at the inn, become ostler under old Bill?
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Should I give up that situation, and remaining at the inn, become ostler under old Bill?
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now that I had frequent deliberations with myself.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was not very much captivated with it; there was little poetry in keeping an account of the corn, hay, and straw which came in, and was given out, and I was fond of poetry; moreover, there was no glory at all to be expected in doing so, and I was fond of glory.
WinenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Deliberations with Self-Resolution--Invitation to Dinner--The Commercial Traveller--The Landlord's Offer--The Comet Wine.
