adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
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 But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
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ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
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DIFFERENCESnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading WE GO TO WAR TO SETTLE OUR DIFFERENCES.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
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educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
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expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
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gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
GOverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WE GO TO WAR TO SETTLE OUR DIFFERENCES.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
HEREadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
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nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE GO TO WAR TO SETTLE OUR DIFFERENCES.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading HERE let me present you, my son, with an exact portrait of the distinguished general who is commonly accepted as striking the first blow of this war.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
SETTLEverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading WE GO TO WAR TO SETTLE OUR DIFFERENCES.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
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strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
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terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE GO TO WAR TO SETTLE OUR DIFFERENCES.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
WARnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading WE GO TO WAR TO SETTLE OUR DIFFERENCES.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE GO TO WAR TO SETTLE OUR DIFFERENCES.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
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withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
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youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
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