adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
Althesa
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From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hence it was that he had been induced to purchase Althesa.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
CRAWFORDnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hence it was that he had been induced to purchase Althesa.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hence it was that he had been induced to purchase Althesa.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
HenceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Hence it was that he had been induced to purchase Althesa.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
HONOURnounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Hence it was that he had been induced to purchase Althesa.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
JAMESnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
promptsnounUS /prɑːmpts/
plural of “prompt” — a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
propos'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Hence it was that he had been induced to purchase Althesa.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Shakespeare.
slavenounUS /sleɪv/
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
suesnounUS /suːz/
plural of “sue” — French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JAMES CRAWFORD, the purchaser of Althesa, was from the green mountains of Vermont, and his feelings were opposed to the holding of slaves.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE MAN OF HONOUR "My tongue could never learn sweet soothing words, But now thy beauty is propos'd, my fee, My proud heart sues, and prompts my tongue to speak."
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But his young wife persuaded him into the idea that it was no worse to own a slave than to hire one and pay the money to another.
