Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
1816
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
7
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
accept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
always
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
anxious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
appearancenounUS /ˈappearance/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
appeared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
avoid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
best
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
brave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
Briton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A thorough Briton was Phileas Fogg, though perhaps not a Londoner.
Burlington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
Byron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
Club
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
declared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
died
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
eccentric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
eight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
England's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
Esq
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
Fogg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
Gardens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
get
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
grace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
greatest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
hundred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
impassible
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
impenetrable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
irreproachable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
knew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
live
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
Londoner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A thorough Briton was Phileas Fogg, though perhaps not a Londoner.
man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
Master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
members
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
merely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
moustache
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
moving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
occupied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
orators
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
Passe-partout
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
people
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
perhaps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A thorough Briton was Phileas Fogg, though perhaps not a Londoner.
Phileas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
positions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
predecessor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
Reform
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
relatively
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
remark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
resembled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
Row
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
Saville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
Servant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
seventy-two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
Sheridan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
society
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
Some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
succeeded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
thorough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A thorough Briton was Phileas Fogg, though perhaps not a Londoner.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
thousand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
tone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
unlike
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
viz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.
whiskers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
year
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.
years
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.
