adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such preparations as I had to make were soon complete.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
broad-brimmedadjective
(of hats) having a broad brim
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
Cesare's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Such preparations as I had to make were soon complete.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
crestedadjectiveUS /ˈkrestɪd/
bearing an heraldic device
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
ducats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
foliatedadjective
ornamented with foliage or foils
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such preparations as I had to make were soon complete.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Such preparations as I had to make were soon complete.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
inclementadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) severe
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
lately-born
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Such preparations as I had to make were soon complete.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Such preparations as I had to make were soon complete.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Such preparations as I had to make were soon complete.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such preparations as I had to make were soon complete.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moreover, it was incumbent that I should afford myself more protection against the inclement January night than that of my foliated cape, my crested cap and silken hose.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such preparations as I had to make were soon complete.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
untannedadjective
not converted to leather by a tanning agent
From this reading So, a black cloak, heavy and ample, a broad-brimmed hat, and a pair of riding boots of untanned leather were my further equipment.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading In the lining of one of those boots I concealed the Lord Cesare’s package; his money—some twenty ducats—I carried in a belt about my waist, and his ring I set boldly on my finger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such preparations as I had to make were soon complete.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Although it was agreed that I was to travel in the motley, yet, in my lately-born shame of that apparel, I decided that I would conceal it as best might be, revealing it only should the need arise.
