adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She had a chubby child in her arms, which, frightened at his looks, began to cry.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
by-standers
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From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
can't
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From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading She had a chubby child in her arms, which, frightened at his looks, began to cry.
chubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌbi/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading She had a chubby child in her arms, which, frightened at his looks, began to cry.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She had a chubby child in her arms, which, frightened at his looks, began to cry.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
else
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From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
everything's
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From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
foreheadsnounUS /ˈfɔːrhedz/
plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading She had a chubby child in her arms, which, frightened at his looks, began to cry.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
gray-bearded
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From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a chubby child in her arms, which, frightened at his looks, began to cry.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a chubby child in her arms, which, frightened at his looks, began to cry.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
I'm
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From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had a chubby child in her arms, which, frightened at his looks, began to cry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She had a chubby child in her arms, which, frightened at his looks, began to cry.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
precipitationnounUS /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
self-importantadjective
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a chubby child in her arms, which, frightened at his looks, began to cry.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
significantlyadverbUS /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a statistically significant way
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
that's
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From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
they've
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From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading The by-standers began now to look at each other, nod, wink significantly, and tap their fingers against their foreheads.
wit'snounUS /wɪts/
possessive form of “wit” — a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a whisper, also, about securing the gun, and keeping the old fellow from doing mischief; at the very suggestion of which, the self-important man with the cocked hat retired with some precipitation.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At this critical moment a fresh, comely woman pressed through the throng to get a peep at the gray-bearded man.
yonder-no
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “God knows!” exclaimed he at his wit’s end; “I’m not myself--I’m somebody else--that’s me yonder-no--that’s somebody else, got into my shoes--I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
