adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
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 At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The most reasonable conclusion is, that he wept himself to death.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
CrabnounUS /kræb/
decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The most reasonable conclusion is, that he wept himself to death.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
Furies
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From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
Gad-Fly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
ghostnounUS /ɡoʊst/
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The most reasonable conclusion is, that he wept himself to death.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The most reasonable conclusion is, that he wept himself to death.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
instantaneouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəsli/
without any delay
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
LollipopnounUS /ˈlɑːlipɑːp/
ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most reasonable conclusion is, that he wept himself to death.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
Oil-of-Bob
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The most reasonable conclusion is, that he wept himself to death.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At all events he disappeared instantaneously from the face of the earth, and no man has seen even the ghost of him since.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The most reasonable conclusion is, that he wept himself to death.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took me into his confidence, gave me a permanent situation as Thomas Hawk of the “Lollipop,” and, as for the present, he could afford me no salary, allowed me to profit, at discretion, by his advice.
weptverbUS /wept/
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading The most reasonable conclusion is, that he wept himself to death.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What became of the editor of the “Gad-Fly,” after the publication of my criticism on his “Oil-of-Bob,” it is somewhat difficult to determine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This matter having been properly accomplished, and the Furies appeased, I grew at once into high favor with Mr. Crab.
