adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
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 Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
beardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
DELIVERANCEnounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
dight
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From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
harsh-tongued
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From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
HithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
ill-usagenoun
cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
jerkinnoun
a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
leathern
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
open-kneed
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From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
SANDSnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
SANGnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
scornsnounUS /skɔːrnz/
plural of “scorn” — lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
slavedom
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From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
tamedadjectiveUS /teɪmd/
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
teacheth
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From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
tisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
ungentleadjective
not of the nobility
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
ungovernedadjective
not restrained or controlled
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
VOICEnounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thus I had been indeed what I had seemed in looks, a rude, ungentle creature expectant of scorns and ill-usage and therefore very prone to fight and quarrel, harsh-tongued, bitter of speech, and in all circumstances sullen, ungoverned and very desperate.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Hitherto my ragged shirt, my rough leathern jerkin and open-kneed sailor's breeches had been a constant reminder of the poor, desperate rogue I had become, my wild hair and shaggy beard evidences of slavedom.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And this is truth I will maintain let say who will to the contrary, since 'tis so my experience teacheth me.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading But now, seeing myself thus gently dight, my wild hair tamed by comb and scissors, there grew within me a new respect for my manhood, so that, little by little, those evils that slavery had wrought slipped from me.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading OF THE VOICE THAT SANG ON DELIVERANCE SANDS If clothes be the outward and visible (albeit silent) expression of a man, his tastes and certain attitudes of his mind, yet have they of themselves a mighty influence on their wearer, being, as it were, an inspiration to him in degree more or less.
