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 way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading In every point of manhood he was far ahead of his neighbors.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
broadclothnoun
a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
chokernoun
someone who kills by strangling
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
drawling
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From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In every point of manhood he was far ahead of his neighbors.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In every point of manhood he was far ahead of his neighbors.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In every point of manhood he was far ahead of his neighbors.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In every point of manhood he was far ahead of his neighbors.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading In every point of manhood he was far ahead of his neighbors.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading In every point of manhood he was far ahead of his neighbors.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
outstrippedverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪpt/
inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In every point of manhood he was far ahead of his neighbors.
Pointview
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
SocratesnounUS /ˈsɑːkrətiːz/
ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading He loved the old times and fashions, and had a drawling tongue and often spoke in the dialect of his fathers, loving the sound of it.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He wore broadcloth every day, and a choker, and chewed tobacco, and never permitted his work to interfere with the even tenor of his conversation.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In a way he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth.
