adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
archdeaconnoun
(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
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 "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
bishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
condolencenounUS /kənˈdoʊləns/
an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
Crabtree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
FAREWELLnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
figurativeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
Harding'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋs/
possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
inanitionnoun
weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
incomesnounUS /ˈɪnkʌmz/
plural of “income” — the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
pocket-money
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
PrayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAREWELL On the morning after Mr Harding's return home he received a note from the bishop full of affection, condolence, and praise.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Harding did go to him at once; and long and confidential was the consultation between the two old friends.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There they sat together the whole long day, plotting to get the better of the archdeacon, and to carry out little schemes of their own, which they knew would be opposed by the whole weight of his authority.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The bishop's first idea was, that Mr Harding, if left to himself, would certainly starve,--not in the figurative sense in which so many of our ladies and gentlemen do starve on incomes from one to five hundred a year; not that he would be starved as regarded dress coats, port wine, and pocket-money; but that he would positively perish of inanition for want of bread.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pray come to me at once," wrote the bishop, "that we may see what had better be done; as to the hospital, I will not say a word to dissuade you; but I don't like your going to Crabtree: at any rate, come to me at once."
