adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
acclamations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
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 Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
belligerentadjectiveUS /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
besought
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From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
flapsnounUS /flæps/
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
fro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
Iss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
JUSTadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
ovationsnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “ovation” — enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
TIMEnounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading The men soon saw, however, from his sad, stern visage that he was in no mood for ovations, and that noisy approval of his course was very distasteful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
watch-dog
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The faithful negro, overjoyed at his master's safe return, marched to and fro like a belligerent watch-dog.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After reporting, he went directly to his tent; its flaps were closed, and Iss was instructed to permit no one to approach unless bearing orders.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading JUST IN TIME Graham returned to camp early in the afternoon, and was again greeted with acclamations, for the events that had occurred had become better known.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Graham wrote the whole story to his aunt, and besought her to make known to Grace with all the gentleness and tact that she possessed the awful certainty of her husband's death.
