accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
affectationnounUS /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
cannonsnounUS /ˈkænənz/
plural of “cannon” — a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
discoursing
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From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
inattentionnounUS /ˌɪnəˈtentʃən/
lack of attention
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
incorrigibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrədʒəbəl/
impervious to correction by punishment
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
misapplicationnounUS /mɪˌsæpləˈkeɪʃən/
wrong use or application
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
retentiveadjective
good at remembering
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
significationnoun
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
statelinessnoun
an elaborate manner of doing something
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading This task his retentive memory made easy to him; but his childish inattention to their proper signification still made his want of education conspicuous.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His father having had but few opportunities of discoursing with him, upon account of his attendance at the court of the savages, and not having books in the island, he had consequently many words to learn of this country's language when he arrived in England.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would call _compliments_, _lies_; _reserve_, he would call _pride_; _stateliness_, _affectation_; and for the words _war_ and _battle_, he constantly substituted the word _massacre_.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir," said William to his father one morning, as he entered the room, "do you hear how the cannons are firing, and the bells ringing?"
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In addition to his ignorant conversation upon many topics, young Henry had an incorrigible misconception and misapplication of many _words_.
