1852
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From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
24th
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From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
book-stands
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From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
BroadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
broken-backedadjective
having the spine damaged
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
buck-saw
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From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
court-house
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From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
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 pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
inkstandnoun
a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
Manuel
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From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
MeetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
pine-wood
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From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
swordnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT is nine o'clock, on the morning of the 24th March, 1852.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
tip-staffs
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From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Manuel was marched into the sheriff's office, situated in the court-house, on the corner of Broad and Meeting streets.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A large table stood in the centre of the room, covered with sundry old papers and an inkstand.
wood-sawyer's
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From this reading A few pine-wood and painted book-stands, several tip-staffs, old broken-backed chairs, and last, but not least, a wood-sawyer's buck-saw, stood here and there in beautiful disorder around the room; while, as if to display the immense importance of the office, a “cocked” hat with the judicial sword hung conspicuously above the old sofa.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading At one side was an old sofa, bearing strong evidence of its being worn out at the expense of the State.
