adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
ACHEverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was pallid and his lips were blue when Emissary Orne came waddling into the office.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
BrittnounUS /brɪt/
the young of a herring or sprat or similar fish
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
cabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was pallid and his lips were blue when Emissary Orne came waddling into the office.
cornedadjective
(used especially of meat) cured in brine
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
digestedverbUS /ˈdaɪdʒestɪd/
past form of “digest” — convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
economized
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
EmissarynounUS /ˈeməseri/
someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading He was pallid and his lips were blue when Emissary Orne came waddling into the office.
FilesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was pallid and his lips were blue when Emissary Orne came waddling into the office.
intractableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtræktəbəl/
not tractable; difficult to manage or mold
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
KNUCKLESnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
LandlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He was pallid and his lips were blue when Emissary Orne came waddling into the office.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His pangs took his mind off the other affairs.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His pangs took his mind off the other affairs.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
Orne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was pallid and his lips were blue when Emissary Orne came waddling into the office.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His pangs took his mind off the other affairs.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading He was pallid and his lips were blue when Emissary Orne came waddling into the office.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading His pangs took his mind off the other affairs.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
premonitoryadjectiveUS /prəˈmʌnətəri/
warning of future misfortune
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
RAPPEDverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
skinched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
soggyadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːɡi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His pangs took his mind off the other affairs.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
underdoneadjective
insufficiently cooked
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
valentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Mr. Britt, back in his office, allowing his various affairs to be digested--his dinner, his political project, the valentine--his hopes in general--found that soggy cabbage to be a particularly tough proposition.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He was not sufficiently imaginative to view his punishment by the intractable cabbage as a premonitory hint that he was destined to suffer as much in his pride as he did in his stomach.
waddling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was pallid and his lips were blue when Emissary Orne came waddling into the office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ACHE OF RAPPED KNUCKLES Landlord Files set forth a boiled dinner that day; he skinched on corned beef and made up on cabbage; but he economized on fuel, and the cabbage was underdone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was pallid and his lips were blue when Emissary Orne came waddling into the office.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was pallid and his lips were blue when Emissary Orne came waddling into the office.
