admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Then we all caught up that last cry of hers, and the air rang with "Remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
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 "Down with the tobacco, gentlemen of Virginia, and down with all tyranny.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Down with the tobacco, gentlemen of Virginia, and down with all tyranny.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Remember Nathaniel Bacon, remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then we all caught up that last cry of hers, and the air rang with "Remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
CavendishnounUS /ˈkævəndɪʃ/
British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
ChildnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Then we all caught up that last cry of hers, and the air rang with "Remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
DownadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Down with the tobacco, gentlemen of Virginia, and down with all tyranny.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Down with the tobacco, gentlemen of Virginia, and down with all tyranny.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Then we all caught up that last cry of hers, and the air rang with "Remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
Humphrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Then we all caught up that last cry of hers, and the air rang with "Remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
madadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
Nathaniel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Remember Nathaniel Bacon, remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Down with the tobacco, gentlemen of Virginia, and down with all tyranny.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Then we all caught up that last cry of hers, and the air rang with "Remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
RememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember Nathaniel Bacon, remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then we all caught up that last cry of hers, and the air rang with "Remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Down with the tobacco, gentlemen of Virginia, and down with all tyranny.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we all caught up that last cry of hers, and the air rang with "Remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading "Down with the tobacco, gentlemen of Virginia, and down with all tyranny.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading "Down with the tobacco, gentlemen of Virginia, and down with all tyranny.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then we all caught up that last cry of hers, and the air rang with "Remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading "Down with the tobacco, gentlemen of Virginia, and down with all tyranny.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Child, thou must turn and go home," I said, and I fear my voice lost its firmness, for I was half mad with admiration, and love, and apprehension for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then we all caught up that last cry of hers, and the air rang with "Remember Nathaniel Bacon!"
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But as soon as might be, I rode close enough to speak with Mary Cavendish, and Sir Humphrey, who was on the other side, each with our jealousy lost sight of, in our concern for her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Down with the tobacco, gentlemen of Virginia, and down with all tyranny.
