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From this reading June 18--.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The locality was Obedstown, East Tennessee.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June 18--.
KnobsnounUS /nɑːbz/
plural of “knob” — a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The locality was Obedstown, East Tennessee.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/
a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
Obedstown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The locality was Obedstown, East Tennessee.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
pyramidverbUS /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading The locality was Obedstown, East Tennessee.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The locality was Obedstown, East Tennessee.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it--but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually.
