adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
aboriginaladjectiveUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒənəl/
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is nothing special to be said about Boone.
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 We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is nothing special to be said about Boone.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading There is nothing special to be said about Boone.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
carpenter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
Crusis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
exceedsverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
growthsnounUS /ɡroʊθs/
plural of “growth” — (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 We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
hemlocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing special to be said about Boone.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing special to be said about Boone.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
rhododendrons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There is nothing special to be said about Boone.
sedativenounUS /ˈsedətɪv/
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There is nothing special to be said about Boone.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing special to be said about Boone.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is nothing special to be said about Boone.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
Valle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
whittlingverbUS /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/
-ing form of “whittle” — cut small bits or pare shavings from
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
whittlings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading We were anxious to reach it, we were glad to leave it; we note as to all these places that our joy at departing always exceeds that on arriving, which is a merciful provision of nature for people who must keep moving.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The front porch in the morning resembled a carpenter's shop; it was literally covered with the whittlings of the row of natives who had spent the evening there in the sedative occupation of whittling.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading We took that morning a forest road to Valle Crusis, seven miles, through noble growths of oaks, chestnuts, hemlocks, rhododendrons,--a charming wood road, leading to a place that, as usual, did not keep the promise of its name.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading This country is settled by genuine Americans, who have the aboriginal primitive traits of the universal Yankee nation.
