adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Lying on their backs under a buckeye, they permitted Rice to voice the general sentiment.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
BrownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
buckeyenounUS /ˈbʌkaɪ/
the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut
From this reading Lying on their backs under a buckeye, they permitted Rice to voice the general sentiment.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
comin
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From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
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 When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Lying on their backs under a buckeye, they permitted Rice to voice the general sentiment.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
Jacksey
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From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
LyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Lying on their backs under a buckeye, they permitted Rice to voice the general sentiment.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
nigger
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From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
onounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
occupancynounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Lying on their backs under a buckeye, they permitted Rice to voice the general sentiment.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
RicenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading Lying on their backs under a buckeye, they permitted Rice to voice the general sentiment.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Lying on their backs under a buckeye, they permitted Rice to voice the general sentiment.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
soothin
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From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
suthin
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From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
swaggerverbUS /ˈswæɡər/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
There's
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From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lying on their backs under a buckeye, they permitted Rice to voice the general sentiment.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lying on their backs under a buckeye, they permitted Rice to voice the general sentiment.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Lying on their backs under a buckeye, they permitted Rice to voice the general sentiment.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
we'll
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From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the wagon which contained his personal effects and the few articles of furniture necessary for his occupancy of the cabin arrived, the exaggerated swagger which his companions had put on in their passage through the settlement gave way to a pastoral indolence, equally half real, half affected.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, it was with some misgivings that Wells consented that his three partners should actually accompany him and see him put in peaceable possession of his inheritance.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His instinct told him that there would be no contest of the will, and still less any opposition on the part of the objectionable relative, Brown.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There's a suthin' soothin' and dreamy in this kind o' life, Jacksey, and we'll make a point of comin' here for a couple of days every two weeks to lend you a hand; it will be a mighty good change from our nigger work on the claim.”
