adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
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 When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
Diggs
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From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
Flashey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
Flashman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
hair-breadth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
lotterynounUS /ˈlɑːtəri/
something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
scapes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
sick-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
toadied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favour again.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
Wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes.”--SHAKESPEARE.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Two or three of the boys who had helped to roast Tom came up and begged his pardon, and thanked him for not telling anything.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most even of his intimate friends, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides, had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
