Oliver Twist — Vocabulary
Charles Dickens
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monka male member of a religious order typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience The Tibetan monk wore an orange robe.more Show sample from book 'Monks, do you mean?' inquired the landlord, hesitating.†135 more monk → monks:male members of a religious order living together typically under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
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countenancefacial expression; or face She has a pleasant countenance.more Show sample from book ...and was shaking her fist at him with a furious countenance.44 more facial expression Show general definition for countenance (as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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recollectremember I think I recollect that she was away at college that year.more Show sample from book He took the hint at once, for the fist had been too often impressed upon his body not to be deeply impressed upon his recollection.†25 more recollect → recollection:memory Show general definition to remember -- especially experiences from long ago Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Relative to its synonyms, recollect brings to mind a leisurely piecing together of distant memories. It may be used in a less formal manner than remember and is almost always less formal than recall.
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book Any sound of men in that lonely place, even though it conveyed a real cause of alarm, was something to him.10 more convey → conveyed:communicated or expressed
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convey#2transport I was ordered to convey her to London.more Show sample from book Mr. Bumble, was at once instructed that Oliver Twist and his indentures were to be conveyed before the magistrate, for signature and approval, that very afternoon.10 more convey → conveyed:transported Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her safely to) transport Show editor's word notes Today, this sense of convey is seldom seen outside of historic literature.
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inquiryinvestigation The school launched an official inquiry into the allegations of cheating.more Show sample from book The boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer, was about his own age: but one of the queerest looking boys that Oliver had even seen.†23 more questioning or investigating Show general definition a question or investigation -- especially one meant to gather information or find out the truth
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book Mortification at the overthrow of his notable scheme; hatred of the girl who had dared to palter with strangers; and utter distrust of the sincerity of her refusal to yield him up;10 more give Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book But Oliver's patience was not proof against this new trial; and yielding to his first impulse, he sprang into her arms.10 more yield → yielding:giving in Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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parisha local church community or in some places including Louisiana: a jurisdiction of government like a county Are we talking about a governmental or a religious parish?more Show sample from book The hungry and destitute situation of the infant orphan was duly reported by the workhouse authorities to the parish authorities.†32 more a local church community…
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bestowgive (as an honor) They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.more Show sample from book Although Oliver had enough to occupy his attention in keeping sight of his leader, he could not help bestowing a few hasty glances on either side of the way, as he passed along.†25 more bestow → bestowing:giving Show general definition to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
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retortquickly reply She wanted to retort that he that he sounded foolish, but she made herself count to ten and thought better of it.more Show sample from book But, now that fortune had cast in his way a nameless orphan, at whom even the meanest could point the finger of scorn, he retorted on him with interest.†21 more retort → retorted:quickly replied Show general definition for retort (as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one
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magistratejudge The local magistrate insisted on a cash payment for the speeding ticket.more Show sample from book Mr. Bumble, was at once instructed that Oliver Twist and his indentures were to be conveyed before the magistrate, for signature and approval, that very afternoon.†22 more judicial official Show general definition a judge or judicial official The exact meaning of magistrate varies widely depending upon the context. For example: in the U.S. federal court: assists district court judges by handling minor offenses or administrative tasks such as preliminary hearings (often referred to as a magistrate judge rather than just a magistrate) in some U.S. states: a judge in the state court in France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, and other civil law countries: a sitting magistrate is a judge and a standing magistrate is a prosecutor in England: may be a volunteer without formal legal training who performs a judicial role with regard to minor matters in ancient Rome: a powerful officer with both judicial and executive power
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disposesettle something so it no longer requires attention I expect them to dispose of the matter this afternoon.more Show sample from book Having disposed of these evil-minded persons for the night,27 more dispose → disposed:finished with them for the evening (settled things so they no longer required attention) Show general definition for dispose (as in: dispose of the matter) to settle something so it no longer requires attention
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dispose#2dispose → disposed:inclined (with a tendency to; or in the mood to) I am not disposed to help someone who has been so rude.more Show sample from book ...she was disposed to be too communicative,27 more dispose → disposed:inclined (had a tendency) Show general definition for dispose (as in: Is she disposed to help?) inclined (with a tendency to; or in the mood to) Show editor's word notes This is usually seen in the form "disposed to..." or "disposed toward..."
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interposeinterpose → interposed:inserted She interposed herself between them before someone threw a punch.more Show sample from book 'Bless him!' interposed Mrs. Mann, inflaming her left eye with the corner of her apron.†32 more interpose → interposed:to insert between other elements; OR to interrupt or stop action by others Show general definition to insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others
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pauperperson who is very poor I want to go to a college where the loans won't leave me feeling like a pauper-in-waiting.more Show sample from book They let the paupers go to sleep!†31 more pauper → paupers:people who are very poor Show general definition someone who is very poor
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remonstratecriticize or argue When she has a complaint with her staff, she will remonstrate quietly and in private.more Show sample from book At any other time, this remonstrance, and the tone in which it was delivered, would have had the desired effect; but the girl being really weak and exhausted, dropped her head over the back of the chair, and fainted, before...11 more remonstrate → remonstrance:argument in protest or opposition Show general definition argue, complain, or criticize
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impetuousimpulsive (made suddenly without much thought) She regretted her impetuous promise.†more Show sample from book all undertaken with his characteristic impetuosity.6 more impetuous → impetuosity:impulsiveness (the trait of acting suddenly without much thought) Show general definition for impetuous (as in: an impetuous decision) impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) -- often with an unfortunate consequence
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advocateadvocate → advocates:publicly supports She advocates stricter gun control.more Show sample from book This allusion to Nancy's doubtful character, raised a vast quantity of chaste wrath in the bosoms of four housemaids, who remarked, with great fervour, that the creature was a disgrace to her sex; and strongly advocated her being thrown, ruthlessly, into the kennel.1 more advocate → advocated:recommended Show general definition for advocate (as in: to advocate) to recommend or publicly support (someone or something)
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advocate#2a lawyer for the military She is a U.S. Army judge advocate.more Show sample from book 'I have not the inclination to parley,' said Mr. Brownlow, 'and, as I advocate the dearest interests of others, I have not the right.'1 more act as an English lawyer for Show general definition for advocate (as in: an advocate in court) a lawyer or officer of the court in some jurisdictions in Europe, colonial America, and the military