adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
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 My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
ChaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
creatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The Headmaster is obviously a figure which his creator regards with respect.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Headmaster is obviously a figure which his creator regards with respect.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
foiblesnounUS /ˈfɔɪbəlz/
plural of “foible” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
HeadmasternounUS /ˈhedˈmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Headmaster is obviously a figure which his creator regards with respect.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
KiplingnounUS /ˈkɪplɪŋ/
English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
Lentenadjective
of or relating to or suitable for Lent
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The Headmaster is obviously a figure which his creator regards with respect.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
portrayedadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtreɪd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
Prout
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From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The Headmaster is obviously a figure which his creator regards with respect.
remorselessadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The Headmaster is obviously a figure which his creator regards with respect.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
schoolmastering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading My better self cries out against this conclusion, and tries feebly to say that it is one of the noblest of professions; and then I think of King and Prout, and all my highest aspirations die away at the thought that I may be even as these.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what has made the book to me into a kind of Lenten manual is the presentation of the masters.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Headmaster is obviously a figure which his creator regards with respect.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here I see, portrayed with remorseless fidelity, the faults and foibles of my own class; and I am sorry to say that I feel deliberately, on closing the book, that schoolmastering must be a dingy trade.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I suppose that Kipling would reply that he has done full justice to the profession by giving us the figures of the Headmaster and the Chaplain.
