adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
abolitionistnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənəst/
a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
From this reading In his estimation, therefore, a Northern soldier was a monster surpassed only by the out-and-out abolitionist.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
Baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading To distrust these conditions was the crime of crimes.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading To distrust these conditions was the crime of crimes.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading To distrust these conditions was the crime of crimes.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading In his estimation, therefore, a Northern soldier was a monster surpassed only by the out-and-out abolitionist.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
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 MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
LawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
lawsuitnounUS /ˈlɔːsuːt/
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
MADadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading In his estimation, therefore, a Northern soldier was a monster surpassed only by the out-and-out abolitionist.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In his estimation, therefore, a Northern soldier was a monster surpassed only by the out-and-out abolitionist.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In his estimation, therefore, a Northern soldier was a monster surpassed only by the out-and-out abolitionist.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
out-and-outadjective
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In his estimation, therefore, a Northern soldier was a monster surpassed only by the out-and-out abolitionist.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
perpetuitynounUS /ˌpɜːrpɪˈtjuːɪti/
the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless)
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In his estimation, therefore, a Northern soldier was a monster surpassed only by the out-and-out abolitionist.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading In his estimation, therefore, a Northern soldier was a monster surpassed only by the out-and-out abolitionist.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In his estimation, therefore, a Northern soldier was a monster surpassed only by the out-and-out abolitionist.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
WHATELY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Law and order" was Mr. Baron's motto, but by these terms he meant the perpetuity of the conditions under which he and his ancestors had thus far lived.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading MAD WHATELY Mr. Baron was one of the few of the landed gentry in the region who was not known by a military title, and he rather prided himself on the fact.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I'm a man of peace," he was accustomed to say, and his neighbors often remarked, "Yes, Baron is peaceable if he has his own way in everything, but there's no young blood in the county more ready for a fray than he for a lawsuit."
