adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
burnverbUS /bɜːrn/
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
connoiseur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
dumplingsnounUS /ˈdʌmplɪŋz/
small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
evenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The family still resolve to hold up their heads.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
Flamborough's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The family still resolve to hold up their heads.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is true, his manner of telling stories was not quite so well.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The family still resolve to hold up their heads.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
humbledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəld/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
lamb's-wool
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is true, his manner of telling stories was not quite so well.
Michaelmasnoun
honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
mortifications
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is true, his manner of telling stories was not quite so well.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is true, his manner of telling stories was not quite so well.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading The family still resolve to hold up their heads.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is true, his manner of telling stories was not quite so well.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The family still resolve to hold up their heads.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is true, his manner of telling stories was not quite so well.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It is true, his manner of telling stories was not quite so well.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The family still resolve to hold up their heads.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The family still resolve to hold up their heads.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The family still resolve to hold up their heads.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true, his manner of telling stories was not quite so well.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The family still resolve to hold up their heads.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is true, his manner of telling stories was not quite so well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Michaelmas eve happening on the next day, we were invited to burn nuts and play tricks at neighbour Flamborough’s.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Our honest neighbour’s goose and dumplings were fine, and the lamb’s-wool, even in the opinion of my wife, who was a connoiseur, was excellent.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our late mortifications had humbled us a little, or it is probable we might have rejected such an invitation with contempt: however, we suffered ourselves to be happy.
