adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marriage and Settlement.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
BridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
BusyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
CeremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
CourtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
DaysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
FamilynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that now he was a man of property.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that now he was a man of property.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
HomenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
HorsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
HousekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
how
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From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
IdlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
IncidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
Irishman's
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From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
LovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He felt that now he was a man of property.
MansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
MarriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Marriage and Settlement.
MassacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
Mimms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
ModenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
MoveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He felt that now he was a man of property.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
OutfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
PossessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He felt that now he was a man of property.
PurchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
RemovalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
RivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
RomanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
RusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
SettlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Marriage and Settlement.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
SingularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
SurroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
Termagantnoun
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that now he was a man of property.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
ThirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
TransportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that now he was a man of property.
WeddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Rustic Courtship.--The Rival Lover.--Romantic Incident.--The Purchase of a Horse.--The Wedding.--Singular Ceremonies.--The Termagant.--Bridal Days.--They commence Housekeeping.--The Bridal Mansion and Outfit.--Family Possessions.--The Removal to Central Tennessee.--Mode of Transportation.--The New Home and its Surroundings.--Busy Idleness.--The Third Move.--The Massacre at Fort Mimms.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After the lapse of a few weeks he mounted his horse and rode over to the Irishman's cabin to see his girl, and to find out how she lived, and what sort of people composed the family.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading David took possession of his horse, and began to work very diligently to pay for it.
