AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
AdventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
AdventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Youthful Adventures.
AlexandrianounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading He therefore took a load to Alexandria, on the Potomac.
AnecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
BackwoodsnounUS /ˈbæˈkwʊdz/
a remote and undeveloped area
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
BitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
CrossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading David decided to remain at Gerardstown until Myers should return.
DefraudedverbUS /dɪˈfrɔːdɪd/
past form of “defraud” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
DisappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
EducationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
EscapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
FarmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
GenerositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
Gerardstown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
HomenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
HopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
LaborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
Myers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading David decided to remain at Gerardstown until Myers should return.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He therefore took a load to Alexandria, on the Potomac.
PotomacnounUS /pəˈtoʊmək/
a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay
From this reading He therefore took a load to Alexandria, on the Potomac.
ReceptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading David decided to remain at Gerardstown until Myers should return.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading David decided to remain at Gerardstown until Myers should return.
ReturnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading David decided to remain at Gerardstown until Myers should return.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore took a load to Alexandria, on the Potomac.
ThirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He therefore took a load to Alexandria, on the Potomac.
TripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading David decided to remain at Gerardstown until Myers should return.
WagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
wagonernounUS /ˈwæɡənər/
the driver of a wagon
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The wagoner whom David had accompanied to Gerardstown was disappointed in his endeavors to find a load to take back to Tennessee.
WrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading David at Gerardstown.--Trip to Baltimore.--Anecdotes.--He ships for London.--Disappointment.--Defrauded of his Wages.--Escapes.--New Adventures.--Crossing the River.--Returns Home.--His Reception.--A Farm Laborer.--Generosity to his Father.--Love Adventure.--The Wreck of his Hopes.--His School Education.--Second Love Adventure.--Bitter Disappointment.--Life in the Backwoods.--Third Love Adventure.
YouthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Youthful Adventures.
