Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: septimus
IPA transcription: [s'ɛptɪmɪs]
Usage examples
  • The Reverend Septimus passed his hand wearily over his brow.
  • 'I don't know,' said the Reverend Septimus; 'it's a difficult problem. It is such a very unusual dream.
  • This occurred on the very day on which Septimus Jones had been vaguely informed of the iniquitous falsehood of Harry Annesley.
  • 'This is a judgement on me for something, I suppose,' said the Reverend Septimus, wearily, 'but I really cannot at the moment remember what.'
  • A corner of an iron bedstead stuck into Robert's side, and Jane had only standing room for one foot--but they bore it--and when the lady came back, not with Septimus, but with another lady, they held their breath and their hearts beat thickly.