used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading With the early dawn the old marketman had returned, and brought stirring news.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
a female human offspring
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
the first light of day
From this reading With the early dawn the old marketman had returned, and brought stirring news.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading With the early dawn the old marketman had returned, and brought stirring news.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
divisible by two
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the early dawn the old marketman had returned, and brought stirring news.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
marketman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the early dawn the old marketman had returned, and brought stirring news.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
information about recent and important events
From this reading With the early dawn the old marketman had returned, and brought stirring news.
not any; not one
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With the early dawn the old marketman had returned, and brought stirring news.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
pastured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
a course of conduct
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading With the early dawn the old marketman had returned, and brought stirring news.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading With the early dawn the old marketman had returned, and brought stirring news.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
required or under orders
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the succeeding evening Herbert proceeded to read to the assembled listeners the continuation of the reminiscences of the times of the American Revolution.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The soft breezes were rich with the perfume of flowers and shrubs, the verdant fields glittered with the dew, the sweet melody of birds and hum of insects enlivened the scene, while the cattle, with measured steps, were pacing the accustomed path, toward their green pasture.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the heart of many a patriotic American was throbbing with indignation and anxiety, and the countenances of many a mother, wife, daughter or sister was pale with watching and tears, the face of nature was delightful and undisturbed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The roads, he said, were filled with soldiers, and tents were pitched in every convenient place; they would permit no provisions to be carried into Boston, and had even succeeded in carrying off the cattle which were pastured on the islands in the harbor, so that it was supposed that the British troops were likely to have much difficulty in procuring food.
