accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
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 Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
ANTIDOTEnounUS /ˈæntɪdoʊt/
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
commemorativenounUS /kəˈmemrətɪv/
an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
dictationnounUS /dɪkˈteɪʃən/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
fellow-townsmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
FourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
heirloomsnounUS /ˈerluːmz/
plural of “heirloom” — (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
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 As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
MARTINE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
Nichol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
orationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
SEEKSnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading MARTINE SEEKS AN ANTIDOTE It can readily be understood that Martine in his expedition to the South had not limited his efforts solely to his search for Captain Nichol.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Fourth of July the commemorative oration was delivered by the Senator, who proved himself to be more than senator by his deep, honest feeling and good taste.
WhereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/
in or to any place at all
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Wherever it had been within his power he had learned all that he could of other officers and men who had come from his native region; and his letters to their relatives had been in some instances sources of unspeakable comfort.
woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/
people who are wounded
From this reading In his visit to the front he had also seen and conversed with his fellow-townsmen, some of whom had since perished or had been wounded.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading As he grew stronger, Helen wrote out at his dictation all that he could remember concerning these interviews; and these accounts became precious heirlooms in many families.
