16
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From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
A-groaning
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From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
Aye
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From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
BLOSSOMverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
BoroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
Budmouth
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From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
deposedverbUS /dɪˈpoʊzd/
past form of “depose” — force to leave (an office)
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I did not understand your sign!”
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
feaver
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From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
fornicacions
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From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
hellnounUS /hel/
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
I'd
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From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
Jane
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From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
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 ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
mayds
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From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
mayntenance
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From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
MinutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
pencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
RALPH
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From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
sayd
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From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
shewn
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From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “I did not understand your sign!”
SOLILOQUIZES
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From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
towne
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From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I did not understand your sign!”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
vij
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From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it being shewn that the sayd R. B. was dying of a purple feaver, no order was made.”—_Budmouth Borough Minutes_: 16–.)
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WHEN I am in hell or some such place, A-groaning over my sorry case, What will those seven women say to me Who, when I coaxed them, answered “Aye” to me?
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
xivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading ONE RALPH BLOSSOM SOLILOQUIZES (“It being deposed that vij women who were mayds before he knew them have been brought upon the towne [rates?] by the fornicacions of one Ralph Blossom, Mr Major inquired why he should not contribute xiv pence weekly toward their mayntenance.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will be the words of Caroline; While Jane will cry, “If I’d had proof of you, I should have learnt to hold aloof of you!”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I did not understand your sign!”
