AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOMMY AND CO.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
barbersnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərz/
plural of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
BOATnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
close-cropped
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From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading TOMMY AND CO.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading STORY THE FIRST--Peter Hope plans his Prospectus "Come in!" said Peter Hope.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
ETC
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From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
FELLOWnounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading STORY THE FIRST--Peter Hope plans his Prospectus "Come in!" said Peter Hope.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
frayedadjectiveUS /freɪd/
worn away or tattered along the edges
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
helpmatenoun
a helpful partner
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STORY THE FIRST--Peter Hope plans his Prospectus "Come in!" said Peter Hope.
HopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading STORY THE FIRST--Peter Hope plans his Prospectus "Come in!" said Peter Hope.
Hope'snounUS /hoʊps/
possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
IDLEadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
JEROMEnounUS /dʒərˈoʊm/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
KELVER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
MENnounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
PAULnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading STORY THE FIRST--Peter Hope plans his Prospectus "Come in!" said Peter Hope.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading STORY THE FIRST--Peter Hope plans his Prospectus "Come in!" said Peter Hope.
poverty's
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From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
ProspectusnounUS /prəˈspektəs/
a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise
From this reading STORY THE FIRST--Peter Hope plans his Prospectus "Come in!" said Peter Hope.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading STORY THE FIRST--Peter Hope plans his Prospectus "Come in!" said Peter Hope.
self-assertivenessnoun
aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading STORY THE FIRST--Peter Hope plans his Prospectus "Come in!" said Peter Hope.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORY THE FIRST--Peter Hope plans his Prospectus "Come in!" said Peter Hope.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
THOUGHTSnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
THREEnounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading BY JEROME K. JEROME AUTHOR OF "PAUL KELVER," "IDLE THOUGHTS OF AN IDLE FELLOW," "THREE MEN IN A BOAT," ETC.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
TOMMY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOMMY AND CO.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading About Mr. Peter Hope's linen, which was white though somewhat frayed, there was a self-assertiveness that invariably arrested the attention of even the most casual observer.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter Hope was tall and thin, clean-shaven but for a pair of side whiskers close-cropped and terminating just below the ear, with hair of the kind referred to by sympathetic barbers as "getting a little thin on the top, sir," but arranged with economy, that everywhere is poverty's true helpmate.
