adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAMON AND PYTHIAS.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading I feel ez ef I wuz 'bout half free, ennyhow.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
DAMONnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading DAMON AND PYTHIAS.
Dar
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From this reading "Dar!
ef
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From this reading I feel ez ef I wuz 'bout half free, ennyhow.
ennyhow
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From this reading I feel ez ef I wuz 'bout half free, ennyhow.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
ez
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From this reading I feel ez ef I wuz 'bout half free, ennyhow.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel ez ef I wuz 'bout half free, ennyhow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I feel ez ef I wuz 'bout half free, ennyhow.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
I'se
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From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
Liab
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
NimbusnounUS /ˈnɪmbəs/
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
PYTHIASnoun
friend of Damon
From this reading DAMON AND PYTHIAS.
reckonverbUS /ˈrekən/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Liab," he said, as he entered and handed the paper which he had been examining to the person addressed, "I reckon I'se free now.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
soliloquynounUS /səˈlɪləkwi/
speech you make to yourself
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
wuz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I feel ez ef I wuz 'bout half free, ennyhow.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading After his soliloquy in regard to his numerous names, as given in our first chapter, Nimbus turned away from the gate near which he had been standing, crossed the yard in front of his house, and entered a small cabin which stood near it.
