adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
BeansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
ButternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
CoffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
CottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
FlournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
Freights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
good-morning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
HogsnounUS /hɑːɡz/
plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
INTERFERENCEnounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading INTERFERENCE.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
Leonore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
MolassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
OceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
StoresnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That particular page was devoted to the current prices of “Cotton;” “Coffee;” “Flour;” “Molasses;” “Beans;” “Butter;” “Hogs;” “Naval Stores;” “Ocean Freights,” and a large number of equally kindred and interesting subjects.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Peter returned from his ride the next day, he found Leonore reading the papers in the big hall.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She said nothing of his reading the despatch to her, but opened a new sheet of paper, and began to read its columns with much apparent interest.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading She gave him a very frigid “good-morning,” yet instantly relaxed a little in telling him there was another long telegram for him on the mantel.
