adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
affabilitynoun
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But, alas! he was dumb; and the secrets of that memorable month never were revealed.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
ARROWSnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
BOWSnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, alas! he was dumb; and the secrets of that memorable month never were revealed.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
coach-house
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From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
curtailedverbUS /kərˈteɪld/
past form of “curtail” — place restrictions on
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading But, alas! he was dumb; and the secrets of that memorable month never were revealed.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
eying
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From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
hair-breadth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
leveesnounUS /ˈleviz/
plural of “levee” — a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading But, alas! he was dumb; and the secrets of that memorable month never were revealed.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But, alas! he was dumb; and the secrets of that memorable month never were revealed.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But, alas! he was dumb; and the secrets of that memorable month never were revealed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, alas! he was dumb; and the secrets of that memorable month never were revealed.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
pensivelyadverb
in a pensive manner
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading But, alas! he was dumb; and the secrets of that memorable month never were revealed.
Sancho
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From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
Sancho's
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From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading But, alas! he was dumb; and the secrets of that memorable month never were revealed.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
submittingverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several days he held regular levees, that curious boys and sympathizing girls might see and pity the changed and curtailed dog.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
ThornyadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːrni/
bristling with perplexities
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading If the interesting sufferer could only have spoken, what thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes he might have related.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sancho behaved with dignified affability, and sat upon his mat in the coach-house pensively eying his guests, and patiently submitting to their caresses; while Ben and Thorny took turns to tell the few tragical facts which were not shrouded in the deepest mystery.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading BOWS AND ARROWS If Sancho's abduction made a stir, one may easily imagine with what warmth and interest he was welcomed back when his wrongs and wanderings were known.
