adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
associators
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The influence of men of property, and birth, and education, and character, once more prevailed.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The influence of men of property, and birth, and education, and character, once more prevailed.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The influence of men of property, and birth, and education, and character, once more prevailed.
expungedverbUS /ɪkˈspʌndʒd/
past form of “expunge” — remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The influence of men of property, and birth, and education, and character, once more prevailed.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Things and persons settled to their natural level.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The influence of men of property, and birth, and education, and character, once more prevailed.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The influence of men of property, and birth, and education, and character, once more prevailed.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Things and persons settled to their natural level.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Things and persons settled to their natural level.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
PresentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The influence of men of property, and birth, and education, and character, once more prevailed.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The influence of men of property, and birth, and education, and character, once more prevailed.
quelledadjectiveUS /kweld/
subdued or overcome
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
rased
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
scouringnounUS /ˈskaʊərɪŋ/
moving over territory to search for something
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Things and persons settled to their natural level.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
ThingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things and persons settled to their natural level.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
upstartnounUS /ˈʌpstɑːrt/
an arrogant or presumptuous person
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
wakened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unfortunately _for me_, the rebellion in Ireland was soon quelled; the nightly scouring of our county ceased; the poor people returned to their duty and their homes; the occupation of upstart and ignorant _associators_ ceased, and their consequence sunk at once.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The spirit of party ceased to operate: my neighbours wakened, as if from a dream, and wondered at the strange injustice with which I had been treated.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading “And, for the book of knowledge fair, Presented with an universal blank Of Nature’s works, to me expunged and rased.”
