adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
bullocknounUS /ˈbʊlək/
young bull
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
chattelnounUS /ˈtʃætəl/
personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
ConfederacynounUS /kənˈfedərəsi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Jeff's prospects were as dark as himself.
DISCOVERYnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He owned nothing, not even himself, yet his dream of riches is the motive of my tale.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He owned nothing, not even himself, yet his dream of riches is the motive of my tale.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jeff's prospects were as dark as himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He owned nothing, not even himself, yet his dream of riches is the motive of my tale.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
Jeff
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From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
Jeff's
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From this reading Jeff's prospects were as dark as himself.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading He owned nothing, not even himself, yet his dream of riches is the motive of my tale.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He owned nothing, not even himself, yet his dream of riches is the motive of my tale.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He owned nothing, not even himself, yet his dream of riches is the motive of my tale.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Jeff's prospects were as dark as himself.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
RegardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading He owned nothing, not even himself, yet his dream of riches is the motive of my tale.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
talenounUS /teɪl/
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 ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ITS DISCOVERY Jeff, the hero of my tale, was as truly a part of the Southern Confederacy as the greater Jeff at Richmond.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Regarded as a chattel, for whom a bill of sale would have been made as readily as for a bullock, he proved himself a man and brother by a prompt exhibition of traits too common to human nature when chance and some heroism on his part gave into his hands the semblance of a fortune.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, were it not for the humbler Jeff and the class he represented, the other Jeff would never have attained his eminence.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He owned nothing, not even himself, yet his dream of riches is the motive of my tale.
