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Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.
"The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule
When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.
Col. Aquila Telfair was the man for the place.
By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

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Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Options is here in full — 190 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.
/noʊt ˈmeni ʌv ðə ˈɔːθərz ˈspelɪŋz ˈfɑːloʊ ˈoʊldər ˈɑːbsəliːt ɔːr ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli ˌɪnkərˈekt ˈpræktəs/
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"The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule
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When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.
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Col. Aquila Telfair was the man for the place.
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By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Aquila noun US /ˈækwələ/

a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair

From this reading “Col. Aquila Telfair was the man for the place.”

Dixie noun US /ˈdɪksi/

the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861

From this reading “"The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule”

incorrect adjective US /ˌɪnkərˈekt/

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.”

Ingredient noun US /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading “"The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule”

Pragmatism noun US /ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/

(philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value

From this reading “"The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule”

Rus noun US /rʌs/

the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

From this reading “"The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule”

spellings noun US /ˈspelɪŋz/

plural of “spelling” — forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading “Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.”

Thimble noun US /ˈθɪmbəl/

as much as a thimble will hold

From this reading “"The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

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 By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

AquilanounUS /ˈækwələ/

a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair

From this reading Col. Aquila Telfair was the man for the place.

author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

Best-Seller

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

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

BillnounUS /bɪl/

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

BuriedadjectiveUS /ˈberid/

placed in a grave

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

Colnoun

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading Col. Aquila Telfair was the man for the place.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

DemandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

DixienounUS /ˈdɪksi/

the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

editornounUS /ˈedətər/

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

foreordainedadjective

established or prearranged unalterably

From this reading By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

Head-Hunter

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

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

HidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

HigheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

HimpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

incorrectadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkərˈekt/

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

IngredientnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading Col. Aquila Telfair was the man for the place.

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 Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

MomentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

NotenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

obsoleteadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbsəliːt/

no longer in use

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Col. Aquila Telfair was the man for the place.

PooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

PragmatismnounUS /ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/

(philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

rightsnounUS /raɪts/

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

RosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

RulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

RusnounUS /rʌs/

the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

ServesnounUS /sɜːrvz/

plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

spellingsnounUS /ˈspelɪŋz/

plural of “spelling” — forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

stocknounUS /stɑːk/

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

SupplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

Telfair

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

From this reading Col. Aquila Telfair was the man for the place.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Note: Many of the author's spellings follow older, obsolete, or intentionally incorrect practice.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

ThimblenounUS /ˈθɪmbəl/

as much as a thimble will hold

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

ThirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

Toombs

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

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading By all the rights of learning, family, reputation, and Southern traditions, he was its foreordained, fit, and logical editor.

TreasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

Urbe

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

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

VictorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

WaitsnounUS /weɪts/

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When _The Rose of Dixie_ magazine was started by a stock company in Toombs City, Georgia, there was never but one candidate for its chief editorial position in the minds of its owners.

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "The Rose of Dixie" The Third Ingredient The Hiding of Black Bill Schools and Schools Thimble, Thimble Supply and Demand Buried Treasure To Him Who Waits He Also Serves The Moment of Victory The Head-Hunter No Story The Higher Pragmatism Best-Seller Rus in Urbe A Poor Rule

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