adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading Mr. Hardy gazed at him admiringly.
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 THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Hardy gazed at him admiringly.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Mr. Hardy gazed at him admiringly.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Mr. Hardy gazed at him admiringly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Hardy gazed at him admiringly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Master Jonathan pursed his lips, and smiled with satisfaction.
macaroninounUS /ˌmækərˈoʊni/
a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hardy gazed at him admiringly.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
PLAYverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
pursedverbUS /pɜːrst/
past form of “purse” — contract one's lips into a rounded shape
From this reading Master Jonathan pursed his lips, and smiled with satisfaction.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
queuenounUS /kjuː/
a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
ruffleverbUS /ˈrʌfəl/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Master Jonathan pursed his lips, and smiled with satisfaction.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Master Jonathan pursed his lips, and smiled with satisfaction.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
Tayoga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All of them, in truth, presented a most gallant appearance, but by far the most noticeable figure was that of Tayoga.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE PLAY They were all arrayed in their very best clothes, even Master Jonathan having powdered his hair, and tied it in an uncommonly neat queue, while his buckled shoes, stockings and small clothes, though of somewhat ancient fashion, were of fine quality.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jonathan," he said, "you are usually somewhat sour of visage, but upon occasion you can ruffle it with the best macaroni of them all."
