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The Emigrant's Lost Son
The Emigrant's Lost Son

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Emigrant's Lost Son is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
"Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
[Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
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The Emigrant's Lost Son

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Emigrant's Lost Son is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.
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"Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.
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Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."
/sɪns ɔːl əˈɡriː tuː oʊn æt liːst tuː miːn wʌn best wʌn ˈɡreɪtəst ənd wʌn lɔːrd ʌv ɔːl/
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[Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.
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As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.
/æz aɪ dɪd nɑːt θɪŋk ɪt ˈlɔːfəl tuː ˈtrævəl ɑːn ðə ˈsʌndeɪ aɪ sɔːt fɔːr æn ˈelədʒəbəl pleɪs ʌv sɪˈkjʊrəti wer aɪ maɪt rest ənd stɑːrt ˈθɜːroʊli riˈfreʃt ɑːn ðə ˈmʌndi tuː sɑːlv ðə ˈprɑːbləm ʌv ðə əˈpoʊzɪŋ ˈkɜːrənts/

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bestows verb US /bɪˈstoʊz/

third-person singular of “bestow” — present

From this reading “"Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.”

calendar noun US /ˈkæləndər/

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading “[Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.”

confluence noun US /ˈkɑːnfluːəns/

a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

From this reading “[Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.”

convulsion noun US /kənˈvʌlʃən/

a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading “I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.”

eligible adjective US /ˈelədʒəbəl/

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

From this reading “As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.”

faiths noun US /feɪθs/

plural of “faith” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading “"Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.”

fruitful adjective US /ˈfruːtfəl/

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading “"Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.”

opposing adjective US /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

characterized by active hostility

From this reading “As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.”

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solve the problem verb + article + noun counted as “solve … problem”

In this reading “As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.”

hollow tree adjective + noun

In this reading “[Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.”

LAST EXTREMITY adjective + noun

In this reading “I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.”

arrived at verb + particle counted as “arrive at”

reach a destination, either real or abstract

In this reading “[Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.”

different nations adjective + noun counted as “different nation”

In this reading “"Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.”

bestows on verb + particle counted as “bestow on”

In this reading “"Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.”

Look round verb + noun

In this reading “"Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.”

ADMITTED INTO verb + particle counted as “admit into”

In this reading “I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

ADMITTEDverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."

alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/

equally

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

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 "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

AMauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."

bestowsverbUS /bɪˈstoʊz/

third-person singular of “bestow” — present

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

blessverbUS /bles/

give a benediction to

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

confluencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfluːəns/

a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

CONVULSIONnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃən/

a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

ESCAPEnounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

EXTREMITYnounUS /ekˈstreməti/

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

faithsnounUS /feɪθs/

plural of “faith” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

GRANDadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."

HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

Heav'n

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From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

How

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

INDIANSnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

LASTadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."

LookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."

meanverbUS /miːn/

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

namesnounUS /neɪmz/

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

NATUREnounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."

opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

characterized by active hostility

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

praisenounUS /preɪz/

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

rainnounUS /reɪn/

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/

with restored energy

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

RESCUEDadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/

delivered from danger

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

Sidenote

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since all agree to own, at least to mean, One best, one greatest, and one Lord of all."

solveverbUS /sɑːlv/

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/

that is looked for

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

streamsnounUS /striːmz/

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

SunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/

the rays of the sun

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

takesnounUS /teɪks/

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

treenounUS /triː/

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

TRIBEnounUS /traɪb/

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/

being of use or service

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading [Sidenote: A useful hollow tree] When I arrived at the confluence, as I took it to be, of the streams, it was Saturday night,--that is, according to my new calendar.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading As I did not think it lawful to travel on the Sunday, I sought for an eligible place of security, where I might rest, and start thoroughly refreshed on the Monday, to solve the problem of the opposing currents.

WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

WITNESSnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

WONDERFULadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I WITNESS A GRAND CONVULSION IN NATURE, OF WHICH I HAVE A WONDERFUL ESCAPE--AM RESCUED IN THE LAST EXTREMITY, AND ADMITTED INTO A TRIBE OF INDIANS.

worshipp'd

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "Look round and see How Providence bestows on all alike Sunshine and rain, to bless the fruitful year Of different nations, all different faiths; And though by several names and titles worshipp'd, Heav'n takes the various tribute of their praise.

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