adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Edward found him in his office, immersed among papers and accounts.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Edward found him in his office, immersed among papers and accounts.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
Bailie
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From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
bickerverbUS /ˈbɪkər/
argue over petty things
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
capaciousadjectiveUS /kəˈpeɪʃəs/
large in capacity
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
CommissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
EagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward found him in his office, immersed among papers and accounts.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Edward found him in his office, immersed among papers and accounts.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Edward found him in his office, immersed among papers and accounts.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
horn-spoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Edward found him in his office, immersed among papers and accounts.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edward found him in his office, immersed among papers and accounts.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
insurgentnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
law-paper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
Macwheeble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
nutritiveadjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrətɪv/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
oatmeal-porridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Edward found him in his office, immersed among papers and accounts.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Edward found him in his office, immersed among papers and accounts.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
proscriptionnounUS /proʊˈskrɪpʃən/
a decree that prohibits something
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
restitutionnounUS /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
secessionnounUS /sɪˈseʃən/
an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Now is Cupid like a child of conscience--he makes restitution.--SHAKESPEARE.
shovelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
spoonfulnounUS /ˈspuːnfʊl/
as much as a spoon will hold
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Duncan Macwheeble, no longer Commissary or Bailie, though still enjoying the empty name of the latter dignity, had escaped proscription by an early secession from the insurgent party and by his insignificance.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
two-penny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
viandsnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading Eagerly running his eye over a voluminous law-paper, he from time to time shovelled an immense spoonful of these nutritive viands into his capacious mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before him was a large bicker of oatmeal-porridge, and at the side thereof, a horn-spoon and a bottle of two-penny.
