adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
fatallyadverbUS /ˈfeɪtəli/
with fatal consequences or implications
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
HAPPENSverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
quartered
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From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
Scoville
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From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
UNEXPECTEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Although a resolute soldier, Scoville was a kind-hearted fellow, and disposed to take the most genial views of life that circumstances permitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, he was glad that the family upon which he had quartered himself could not associate him with so terrible a calamity.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was not much worried by this fact, believing that before the Confederate officer could reach his friends and bring back an attacking force, the Federal column would be on the ground.
woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/
people who are wounded
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS Scoville soon learned that his opponent, so far from being killed or even wounded, had escaped.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young girl might not wish to marry her cousin, yet be sorry if he were fatally or even seriously wounded, while the rest of the household would be plunged in the deepest distress.
