aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
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 Elihu Perkins exhausted all his science in her behalf.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The sad intelligence was announced by Elihu, who first perceived it.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Elihu Perkins exhausted all his science in her behalf.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
breathedadjectiveUS /briːðd/
uttered without voice
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sad intelligence was announced by Elihu, who first perceived it.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Efforts for the recovery of the cow went on.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
EffortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Efforts for the recovery of the cow went on.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
Elihu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elihu Perkins exhausted all his science in her behalf.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Elihu Perkins exhausted all his science in her behalf.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The sad intelligence was announced by Elihu, who first perceived it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Efforts for the recovery of the cow went on.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elihu Perkins exhausted all his science in her behalf.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Elihu Perkins exhausted all his science in her behalf.
hot-water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elihu Perkins exhausted all his science in her behalf.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The sad intelligence was announced by Elihu, who first perceived it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Efforts for the recovery of the cow went on.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Efforts for the recovery of the cow went on.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The sad intelligence was announced by Elihu, who first perceived it.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elihu Perkins exhausted all his science in her behalf.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Efforts for the recovery of the cow went on.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The sad intelligence was announced by Elihu, who first perceived it.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Elihu Perkins exhausted all his science in her behalf.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Efforts for the recovery of the cow went on.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Efforts for the recovery of the cow went on.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not propose to detail his treatment, because I am not sure whether it was the best, and possibly some of my readers might adopt it under similar circumstances, and then blame me for its unfortunate issue.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The sad intelligence was announced by Elihu, who first perceived it.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It is enough to say that the cow grew rapidly worse in spite of the hot-water treatment, and about eleven o'clock breathed her last.
