adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Held stanchly to other beliefs, too: that wealth carries with it some little measure of responsibility.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading Held stanchly to other beliefs, too: that wealth carries with it some little measure of responsibility.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
Ephraim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
fallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
forefathersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
foundation-rock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Held stanchly to other beliefs, too: that wealth carries with it some little measure of responsibility.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Held stanchly to other beliefs, too: that wealth carries with it some little measure of responsibility.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Held stanchly to other beliefs, too: that wealth carries with it some little measure of responsibility.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Held stanchly to other beliefs, too: that wealth carries with it some little measure of responsibility.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Held stanchly to other beliefs, too: that wealth carries with it some little measure of responsibility.
stanchlyadverb
in a staunch manner
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Held stanchly to other beliefs, too: that wealth carries with it some little measure of responsibility.
Tremont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Though it be the prosperous capital of New England, it is a city of homes, and the dwellers of it have held stanchly to the belief of their forefathers that the home is the very foundation-rock of the nation.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Held stanchly to other beliefs, too: that wealth carries with it some little measure of responsibility.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they reached Boston, Cynthia felt almost as if she were home again, and Ephraim declared that he had had the same feeling when he returned from the war.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading They were sitting in the parlor of the Tremont House that morning with the sun streaming in the windows, waiting for Ephraim.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Held stanchly to other beliefs, too: that wealth carries with it some little measure of responsibility.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The stranger within the gates of that city feels that if he falls, a heedless world will not go charging over his body: that a helping hand will be stretched out,--a helping and a wise hand that will inquire into the circumstances of his fall--but still a human hand.
