adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
curbedverbUS /kɜːrbd/
past form of “curb” — lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
Haynes
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From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
restitutionnounUS /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
Rossville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
signallyadverb
as a signal
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His mortification and chagrin was so great that he determined to remove from Rossville.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He has shown a disposition to be extravagant, which, unless curbed, will help him run through his father's diminished property at a rapid rate whenever it shall come into his possession.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He gave no intimation where he was going, but it is understood that he is now living in the vicinity of Philadelphia, in a much more modest way than at Rossville.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The restitution which Squire Haynes was compelled to make stripped him of more than half his property.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To anticipate matters a little, it may be said that John was recently examined for college, but failed so signally that he will not again make the attempt.
