adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
applaudedverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
fendernounUS /ˈfendər/
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
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 “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
I've
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From this reading “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was worth the trip to test the spirit of Virginia; and it's sound, Julia, as sound as steel.
it's
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From this reading “It was worth the trip to test the spirit of Virginia; and it's sound, Julia, as sound as steel.
Julia
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From this reading “It was worth the trip to test the spirit of Virginia; and it's sound, Julia, as sound as steel.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
riding-boot
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From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “It was worth the trip to test the spirit of Virginia; and it's sound, Julia, as sound as steel.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “It was worth the trip to test the spirit of Virginia; and it's sound, Julia, as sound as steel.
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading “It was worth the trip to test the spirit of Virginia; and it's sound, Julia, as sound as steel.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading “It was worth the trip to test the spirit of Virginia; and it's sound, Julia, as sound as steel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “It was worth the trip to test the spirit of Virginia; and it's sound, Julia, as sound as steel.
TutverbUS /tʌt/
utter “tsk,” “tut,” or “tut-tut,” as in disapproval
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
UnionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading “It was worth the trip to test the spirit of Virginia; and it's sound, Julia, as sound as steel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
we'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a light track of snow where he had crossed the room, and as he rested his foot upon the brass knob of the fender, the ice clinging to his riding-boot melted and ran down upon the hearth.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading “Oh, I've had a great day,” he repeated heartily, holding his plump white hands to the flames.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “Tut, tut!” protested the Governor, laughing, “a touch of the wind is good for the blood, my dear.”
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “It was worth the trip to test the spirit of Virginia; and it's sound, Julia, as sound as steel.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
you'll
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From this reading Why, when I said in my speech--you'll remember the place, my dear--that if it came to a choice between slavery and the Union, we'd ship the negroes back to Africa, and hold on to the flag, I was applauded to the echo, and it would have done you good to hear the cheers.”
