1831
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From this reading In the summer of 1831, the people of New Orleans were visited with one of these epidemics.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
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 DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
choleranounUS /ˈkɑːlərə/
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
climatesnounUS /ˈklaɪməts/
plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
DURINGprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
epidemicsnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪks/
plural of “epidemic” — a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
FICTIONnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
He's
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From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
keynounUS /kiː/
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
LondonernounUS /ˈlʌndənər/
a native or resident of London
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the summer of 1831, the people of New Orleans were visited with one of these epidemics.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the summer of 1831, the people of New Orleans were visited with one of these epidemics.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
small-pox
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From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
STRANGERnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the summer of 1831, the people of New Orleans were visited with one of these epidemics.
THANconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the summer of 1831, the people of New Orleans were visited with one of these epidemics.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
TRUTHnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION "Is the poor privilege to turn the key Upon the captive, freedom?
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the summer of 1831, the people of New Orleans were visited with one of these epidemics.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the summer of 1831, the people of New Orleans were visited with one of these epidemics.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He's as far From the enjoyment of the earth and air Who watches o'er the chains, as they who wear."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading DURING certain seasons of the year, all tropical climates are subject to epidemics of a most destructive nature.
yellow-fever
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From this reading The inhabitants of New Orleans look with as much certainty for the appearance of the yellow-fever, small-pox, or cholera, in the hot season, as the Londoner does for fog in the month of November.
