AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had suddenly become secondary in her uncle's thoughts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
FALLverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
HEAVENSnounUS /ˈhevənz/
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had suddenly become secondary in her uncle's thoughts.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
IFconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
Marston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
raidingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
Scoville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading She had suddenly become secondary in her uncle's thoughts.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had suddenly become secondary in her uncle's thoughts.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She had suddenly become secondary in her uncle's thoughts.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
TRUTHnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She had suddenly become secondary in her uncle's thoughts.
UnionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The announcement to the slaves, first by Scoville and later confirmed by General Marston, of freedom, had staggered both employer and overseer, but every hour since the departure of the raiding Union column had been reassuring.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRUTH IF THE HEAVENS FALL It was quite natural that the thoughts of Perkins and Mr. Baron should turn toward the growing crops, neglected by reason of events unprecedented in their experience.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It is not within the province of this story to follow the fortunes of that force, since it is our modest purpose merely to dwell on those events closely related to the experiences of the Southern girl who has won our attention.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A phase of the war, like a sudden destructive storm, had been witnessed; like a storm, he hoped that it and its effects would pass away.
