adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
BeechernounUS /ˈbiːtʃər/
United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading ***** To Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn:
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
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 General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
eulogynounUS /ˈjuːlədʒi/
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
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From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
liquorsnounUS /ˈlɪkərz/
plural of “liquor” — an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
memoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The letter that follows is very long, but it seems too important and too interesting to be omitted in any part.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading General Grant's early indulgence in liquors had long been a matter of wide, though not very definite, knowledge.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Henry Ward Beecher, selected to deliver a eulogy on the dead soldier, and doubtless wishing neither to ignore the matter nor to make too much of it, naturally turned for information to the publisher of Grant's own memoirs, hoping from an advance copy to obtain light.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every one had heard how Lincoln, on being told that Grant drank, remarked something to the effect that he would like to know what kind of whisky Grant used so that he might get some of it for his other generals.
