amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
BriarnounUS /ˈbraɪər/
Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
DINNEFORD
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From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading The enemy is too strong for us.”
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The enemy is too strong for us.”
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
LookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
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 In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading _MR.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
Paulding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
SometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The enemy is too strong for us.”
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The enemy is too strong for us.”
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The enemy is too strong for us.”
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In one of his many conversations with Mr. Paulding he said, “Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
