adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
BassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
Coniston
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From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
Hallowell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
intimacies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
intrusted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
Jethro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
LemnounUS /lem/
a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
litterateurnoun
a writer of literary works
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
RapernounUS /ˈreɪpər/
someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
skipverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
TownnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During this period, too, there sprang up the strangest of intimacies between him and Jethro Bass.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
Wetherell
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From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We are confident that the readers of our Raper will appreciate the letter in another column signed 'W. W.'" And from that day William was accorded much of the deference due to a litterateur which the fates had hitherto denied him.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus William Wetherell became established in Coniston, and was started at last--poor man--upon a life that was fairly tranquil.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Lem Hallowell had once covered him with blushes by unfolding a newspaper in the store and reading an editorial beginning: "We publish today a new and attractive feature of the Guardian, a weekly contribution from a correspondent whose modesty is to be compared only with his genius as a writer.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Indeed, during the six years which we are about to skip over so lightly, he became a marked man in Coniston, and it was voted in towns meeting that he be intrusted with that most important of literary labors, the Town History of Coniston.
