adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a small village like Rossville news flies fast.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading That they were not all favorable may be readily believed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That they were not all favorable may be readily believed.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading That they were not all favorable may be readily believed.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
criticizeverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading In a small village like Rossville news flies fast.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading That they were not all favorable may be readily believed.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading In a small village like Rossville news flies fast.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
Frost's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
HenceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a small village like Rossville news flies fast.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In a small village like Rossville news flies fast.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That they were not all favorable may be readily believed.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading In a small village like Rossville news flies fast.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading That they were not all favorable may be readily believed.
Rossville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a small village like Rossville news flies fast.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a small village like Rossville news flies fast.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That they were not all favorable may be readily believed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In a small village like Rossville news flies fast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hence it was that Mr. Frost's determination to enlist became speedily known, and various were the comments made upon his plan of leaving Frank in charge of the farm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Country people are apt to criticize the proceedings of their neighbors with a greater degree of freedom than is common elsewhere.
