adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
Agriculturally
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From this reading Agriculturally, the country was mostly undeveloped.
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 "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The travelers endeavored to get from the rider an estimate of the price of land.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
chinkedadjective
having narrow opening filled
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
cobnounUS /kɑːb/
nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Agriculturally, the country was mostly undeveloped.
d'know
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From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading The travelers endeavored to get from the rider an estimate of the price of land.
enthorited
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From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading The travelers endeavored to get from the rider an estimate of the price of land.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The travelers endeavored to get from the rider an estimate of the price of land.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The travelers endeavored to get from the rider an estimate of the price of land.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
habitations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not much sold, he said.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The travelers endeavored to get from the rider an estimate of the price of land.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Agriculturally, the country was mostly undeveloped.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not much sold, he said.
mudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The travelers endeavored to get from the rider an estimate of the price of land.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The travelers endeavored to get from the rider an estimate of the price of land.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The travelers endeavored to get from the rider an estimate of the price of land.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Not much sold, he said.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Not much sold, he said.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading The travelers endeavored to get from the rider an estimate of the price of land.
unchinked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
undevelopedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/
not developed, mature, or fully formulated
From this reading Agriculturally, the country was mostly undeveloped.
unpicturesqueadjective
without beauty or charm
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road in the afternoon was not unpicturesque, owing to the streams and the ever noble forests, but the prospect was always very limited.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "There was one sale of a big piece last year; the owner enthorited Big Tom Wilson to sell it, but I d'know what he got for it," All the way along, the habitations were small log cabins, with one room, chinked with mud, and these were far between; and only occasionally thereby a similar log structure, unchinked, laid up like a cob house, that served for a stable.
