adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
agreesverbUS /əˈɡriːz/
third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
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 As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
brawlnounUS /brɔːl/
an uproarious party
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
cavalier's
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From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
crossingsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋz/
plural of “crossing” — traveling across
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
cudgelnounUS /ˈkʌdʒəl/
a club that is used as a weapon
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
dissensions
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From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
half-paynoun
reduced wage paid to someone who is not working full time
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
how
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From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
likesnounUS /laɪks/
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
oraclenounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
orator's
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From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
retrenchmentnounUS /riˈtrentʃmənt/
entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
rocketingverbUS /ˈrɑːkətɪŋ/
-ing form of “rocket” — shoot up abruptly, like a rocket
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
roistering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
sabrenounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has become so irritable from repeated crossings that the mere mention of retrenchment or reform is a signal for a brawl between him and the tavern oracle.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
thwartingnounUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪŋ/
an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading These family dissensions, as usual, have got abroad, and are rare food for scandal in John’s neighborhood.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It may readily be imagined how little such thwarting agrees with the old cavalier’s fiery temperament.
wordyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrdi/
using or containing too many words
From this reading As the latter is too sturdy and refractory for paternal discipline, having grown out of all fear of the cudgel, they have frequent scenes of wordy warfare, which at times run so high that John is fain to call in the aid of his son Tom, an officer who has served abroad, but is at present living at home on half-pay.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading This last is sure to stand by the old gentleman, right or wrong, likes nothing so much as a rocketing, roistering life, and is ready at a wink or nod to out sabre and flourish it over the orator’s head if he dares to array himself against parental authority.
