25
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From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
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 A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
convict'snounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
possessive form of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
don't
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From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
Dr
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From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
PeacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
Peace's
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From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
