AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came a foreman and a gang of laborers.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
ColtnounUS /koʊlt/
a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
criterionnounUS /kraɪˈtɪriən/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Then came a foreman and a gang of laborers.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Then came a foreman and a gang of laborers.
GENTLEMANnounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
Harniss
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From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
HorsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading Then came a foreman and a gang of laborers.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The moving was no light task.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
moversnounUS /ˈmuːvərz/
plural of “mover” — workman employed by a moving company
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading The moving was no light task.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The moving was no light task.
OBLIGATIONSnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The moving was no light task.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came a foreman and a gang of laborers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Two days after the acceptance of their terms by Mr. Williams, a freight car full of apparatus arrived at East Harniss.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Horses were hired, and within a week the “pure Colonial” was off its foundations and on its way to the Edwards lot.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE OBLIGATIONS OF A GENTLEMAN The methods of Messrs. Colt and Adams, the Boston firm of building movers, were certainly progressive, if promptness in getting to work is any criterion.
