3.20
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From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
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 OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
BEAULIEU
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From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading In the middle of the last century was a notorious old ruffian named Beaulieu.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And now we had a chance to study our guide.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading And now we had a chance to study our guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And now we had a chance to study our guide.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
Jarvis
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From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading In the middle of the last century was a notorious old ruffian named Beaulieu.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of the last century was a notorious old ruffian named Beaulieu.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the middle of the last century was a notorious old ruffian named Beaulieu.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading In the middle of the last century was a notorious old ruffian named Beaulieu.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now we had a chance to study our guide.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the middle of the last century was a notorious old ruffian named Beaulieu.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And now we had a chance to study our guide.
OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
PnounUS /piː/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
packhorsenoun
a workhorse used as a pack animal
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading In the middle of the last century was a notorious old ruffian named Beaulieu.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
SOUSI
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From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading And now we had a chance to study our guide.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Montreal was too slow for him, so he invaded the north-west with a chosen crew of congenial spirits.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading OUT WITH SOUSI BEAULIEU It's a, fine thing to get started, however late in the day, and though it was 3.20 P. M. before everything was ready, we gladly set out--Sousi, Major Jarvis, and myself--all mounted, the native leading a packhorse with provisions.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading A man's real history begins, of course, about twenty years before he is born.
