adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
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 These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These were occupied by the elderly and infirm.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading These were occupied by the elderly and infirm.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
FREEDOMnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
infirmadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfɜːrm/
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
From this reading These were occupied by the elderly and infirm.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
JOYnounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
Lou
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
nondescriptadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːndɪˈskrɪpt/
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading These were occupied by the elderly and infirm.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
Scoville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading From the humble cabins stools, benches, rickety chairs, and nondescript seats made from barrels, had been brought and placed in a circle close about the fire.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JOY OF FREEDOM In an open space near the quarters the negroes had kindled a fire, although the night was mild.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading These children of the sun love warmth and all that is cheerful and bright, their emotions appearing to kindle more readily with the leaping flames.
worshippersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith
From this reading When Miss Lou and Scoville approached, the worshippers were just concluding the hymn heard on the piazza.
