adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
bareheadedadjective
having the head uncovered
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
benchnounUS /bentʃ/
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He sat down heavily on the bench.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
burgomasternounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəmæstər/
a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
corpulentadjective
excessively fat
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
Dagobert
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From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down heavily on the bench.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
foragingnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat down heavily on the bench.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading He sat down heavily on the bench.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
JUDGEMENTnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
From this reading THE JUDGEMENT.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
Mockern
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat down heavily on the bench.
orphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down heavily on the bench.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JUDGEMENT.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dagobert stood bareheaded before him, with a submissive, respectful air, holding his old foraging cap in his hands, and trying to read in the sullen physiognomy of his judge what chance there might be to interest him in his favor--that is, in favor of the orphans.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a corpulent man, about sixty, with an arrogant, morose countenance; and he frequently rubbed with his red, fat fist, eyes that were still swollen and blood shot, from his having been suddenly roused from sleep.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The worthy burgomaster of Mockern wore a cloth cap, and was enveloped in a cloak.
