AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
BEAUCHAMP
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From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
Cecilia
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From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
COLOURSnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
conclusiveadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/
forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
DISPLAYnounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Was it possible to speak in earnest?
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
half-playfully
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From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
Halkett
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From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
How
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From this reading How could a true sailor think of joining those Liberals!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading How could a true sailor think of joining those Liberals!
LaurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
LiberalsnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəlz/
plural of “liberal” — a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
From this reading How could a true sailor think of joining those Liberals!
mnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
MountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
PARTIALadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Was it possible to speak in earnest?
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
sailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading How could a true sailor think of joining those Liberals!
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Was it possible to speak in earnest?
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading How could a true sailor think of joining those Liberals!
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading How could a true sailor think of joining those Liberals!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Was it possible to speak in earnest?
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took it for a playful glance at his new profession of politician: he spoke half-playfully.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading How could a true sailor think of joining those Liberals!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'I 'm of the opposite party,' said the colonel; as conclusive a reply as could be: but he at once fell upon the rotten navy of a Liberal Government.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading A PARTIAL DISPLAY OF BEAUCHAMP IN HIS COLOURS Beauchamp presented himself at Mount Laurels next day, and formally asked Colonel Halkett for his vote, in the presence of Cecilia.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it possible to speak in earnest?
