adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
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 A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
muskets
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From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
RestverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
thenceforthadverbUS /ˌðenˈsfɔːrθ/
from that time on
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the end of the twelfth lesson, Mr. Morton, after giving the order “Rest!” addressed the boys as follows: “Boys, we have now taken twelve lessons together.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For the six weeks following, Mr. Morton gave lessons twice a week to the boys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A few, who had not been present at the first two lessons, and were consequently ignorant of the positions, Mr. Morton turned over to Frank, who proved an efficient and competent instructor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the third lesson they received their muskets, and thenceforth drilled with them.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been very much gratified by the rapid improvement which you have made, and feel that it is due quite as much to your attention as to any instructions of mine.
