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Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty
Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty is here in full — 247 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By John William De Forest • Curated US English Learning Edition
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COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.
As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.
With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.
The Lieutenant-Colonel turned and recognized the young man.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty is here in full — 247 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/49 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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MR.
/ˈmɪstər/
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COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.
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As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.
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With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.
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The Lieutenant-Colonel turned and recognized the young man.

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carter noun US /ˈkɑːrtər/

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading “COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.”

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civilian noun US /səˈvɪljən/

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading “With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.”

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flare noun US /fler/

a shape that spreads outward

From this reading “As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.”

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intoxicated adjective US /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading “With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.”

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judged verb US /dʒʌdʒd/

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading “With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.”

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luminary noun US /ˈluːməneri/

a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

From this reading “As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.”

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neared verb US /nɪrd/

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading “As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.”

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temperance noun US /ˈtempərəns/

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading “With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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young man adjective + noun

a teenager or a young adult male

In this reading “The Lieutenant-Colonel turned and recognized the young man.”

130,774 times in 426,211 chapters
street lamp noun + noun

a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street

In this reading “As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.”

1,284 times in 426,211 chapters
other side adjective + noun

In this reading “With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.”

46,534 times in 426,211 chapters
with an air preposition + article + noun counted as “with … air”

In this reading “As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.”

21,576 times in 426,211 chapters

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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CARTERnounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.

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charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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COLBURNE

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From this reading COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.

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conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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disgracefullyadverb

in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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flarenounUS /fler/

a shape that spreads outward

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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how

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From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

Pending verification
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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lacknounUS /læk/

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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lampnounUS /læmp/

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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LIEUTENANT-COLONEL

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From this reading COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.

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lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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luminarynounUS /ˈluːməneri/

a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Lieutenant-Colonel turned and recognized the young man.

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man'snounUS /mænz/

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

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nearedverbUS /nɪrd/

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/

filled with bewilderment

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/

with low volume

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The Lieutenant-Colonel turned and recognized the young man.

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sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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SEGAR

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.

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sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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streetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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TAKESnounUS /teɪks/

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.

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temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The Lieutenant-Colonel turned and recognized the young man.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As Colburne neared his house he saw the Lieutenant-Colonel standing in the flare of a street lamp and looking up at the luminary with an air of puzzled consideration.

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usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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winenounUS /waɪn/

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading With a temperance man's usual lack of charity to people given to wine, the civilian judged that the soldier was disgracefully intoxicated, and, instead of thinking how to conduct him quietly home, was about to pass him by on the other side.

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WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.

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youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Lieutenant-Colonel turned and recognized the young man.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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A word that appears in the opening chapter of Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Becomes
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Acquainted
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.