used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRISIS.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I made but one jump to the front door, where my horror was consummated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
consummatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəmeɪtəd/
brought to completion
From this reading I made but one jump to the front door, where my horror was consummated.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading A CRISIS.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
the act of departing
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I made but one jump to the front door, where my horror was consummated.
at any time
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
EXTREMITIESnounUS /ekˈstremətiz/
plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I made but one jump to the front door, where my horror was consummated.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
intense and profound fear
From this reading I made but one jump to the front door, where my horror was consummated.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I made but one jump to the front door, where my horror was consummated.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made but one jump to the front door, where my horror was consummated.
MOURNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I made but one jump to the front door, where my horror was consummated.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
REDUCEDadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
REFUGEnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
Sammy
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From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
SHEPPARD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHEPPARD LEE IS REDUCED TO GREAT EXTREMITIES, AND TAKES REFUGE IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
uproariousadjective
uncontrollably noisy
From this reading My departure was greeted by an uproarious cry; but it proceeded from the street, not the house.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I made but one jump to the front door, where my horror was consummated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
in or at the place that
From this reading I made but one jump to the front door, where my horror was consummated.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading I never knew what my uncle Wilkins replied to the aforesaid speech, the longest I ever heard my cousin Sammy utter, nor do I know what reception he gave to the bride.
