adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
Benezet
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From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
Christ'snounUS /kraɪsts/
possessive form of “christ” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
Don't
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From this reading And I returned, "Don't let me be mistaken; it was not for Christ's sake, but for your sake."
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
Germantown
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From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And I returned, "Don't let me be mistaken; it was not for Christ's sake, but for your sake."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And I returned, "Don't let me be mistaken; it was not for Christ's sake, but for your sake."
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
missverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading And I returned, "Don't let me be mistaken; it was not for Christ's sake, but for your sake."
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
reply'd
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From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And I returned, "Don't let me be mistaken; it was not for Christ's sake, but for your sake."
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He reply'd, that if I made that kind offer for Christ's sake, I should not miss of a reward.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The following instance will show something of the terms on which we stood.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Upon one of his arrivals from England at Boston, he wrote to me that he should come soon to Philadelphia, but knew not where he could lodge when there, as he understood his old friend and host, Mr. Benezet, was removed to Germantown.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My answer was, "You know my house; if you can make shift with its scanty accommodations, you will be most heartily welcome."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And I returned, "Don't let me be mistaken; it was not for Christ's sake, but for your sake."
