adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
Ainslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
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 "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
Hesden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
PHANTASMAGORIAnounUS /fænˌtæzməˈɡɔːriə/
a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream)
From this reading PHANTASMAGORIA.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
school-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
sonsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The day after the election a colored lad rode up to the school-house, delivered a letter for Miss Ainslie to one of the scholars, and rode away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It is seldom that such opportunity presents itself to our sex, and still more seldom that we are able to improve it when presented.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The letter was written in an even, delicate hand, which was yet full of feminine strength, and read as follows:
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "MISS AINSLIE: "My son Hesden has told me of your courage in preventing what must otherwise have resulted in a most terrible conflict yesterday, and I feel it to be my duty, in behalf of many ladies whose husbands and sons were present on that occasion, to express to you our gratitude.
