AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
abolitionnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
bowie-knife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The intoxicated ruffian then demanded something to eat.
disgracedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪst/
suffering shame
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading The intoxicated ruffian then demanded something to eat.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading MOTHER'S fears were well grounded.
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 days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
FreeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
groundedverbUS /ˈɡraʊndɪd/
past form of “ground” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading MOTHER'S fears were well grounded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The intoxicated ruffian then demanded something to eat.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER'S fears were well grounded.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading The intoxicated ruffian then demanded something to eat.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
Sharpe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
sharpeningverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/
-ing form of “sharpen” — make sharp or sharper
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The intoxicated ruffian then demanded something to eat.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The intoxicated ruffian then demanded something to eat.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading MOTHER'S fears were well grounded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MOTHER'S fears were well grounded.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That," said he to Will, who stood watching him, "that's to cut the heart out of that Free State father of yours!"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading While mother, with a show of hospitality, was preparing supper for him, the amiable Mr. Sharpe killed time in sharpening his bowie-knife on the sole of his shoe.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading A few days after father had returned home, a man named Sharpe, who disgraced the small office of justice of the peace, rode up to our house, very much the worse for liquor, and informed mother that his errand was to "search the house for that abolition husband of yours."
