adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
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 There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I said "in Manchester," but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of Lancashire.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading I said "in Manchester," but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of Lancashire.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
ELLIOTT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELLIOTT.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
FIREverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE MILL ON FIRE--JEM WILSON TO THE RESCUE.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I said "in Manchester," but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of Lancashire.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
JEMnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading THE MILL ON FIRE--JEM WILSON TO THE RESCUE.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
LancashirenounUS /ˈlæŋkəʃaɪr/
a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles
From this reading I said "in Manchester," but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of Lancashire.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
LearnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading I said "in Manchester," but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of Lancashire.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading THE MILL ON FIRE--JEM WILSON TO THE RESCUE.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MILL ON FIRE--JEM WILSON TO THE RESCUE.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I said "in Manchester," but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of Lancashire.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
recognisesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE MILL ON FIRE--JEM WILSON TO THE RESCUE.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said "in Manchester," but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of Lancashire.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading I said "in Manchester," but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of Lancashire.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MILL ON FIRE--JEM WILSON TO THE RESCUE.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I said "in Manchester," but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of Lancashire.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MILL ON FIRE--JEM WILSON TO THE RESCUE.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
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 Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
wild-flower
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Learned he was; nor bird, nor insect flew, But he its leafy home and history knew; Nor wild-flower decked the rock, nor moss the well, But he its name and qualities could tell.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
WILSONnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading THE MILL ON FIRE--JEM WILSON TO THE RESCUE.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading There is a class of men in Manchester, unknown even to many of the inhabitants, and whose existence will probably be doubted by many, who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises.
