adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
Brechy
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From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
Cocoleu
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From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "We have him at last," cried several voices at once.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have him at last," cried several voices at once.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here he is; here he is!"
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We have him at last," cried several voices at once.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
intrusted
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From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here he is; here he is!"
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "We have him at last," cried several voices at once.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "We have him at last," cried several voices at once.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
post-office
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From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "We have him at last," cried several voices at once.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "We have him at last," cried several voices at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His progress in this respect was so marked, that some of the more cunning peasants began to suspect that Cocoleu was not so "innocent," after all, as he looked, and that he was cleverly playing the fool in order to enjoy life easily.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He could be intrusted with certain messages: he could water the flowers, summon a servant, or even carry a letter to the post-office at Brechy.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have him at last," cried several voices at once.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With time he had also become capable of performing some simple service.
