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From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
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From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
DELIVERYnounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
skurried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
slushyadjective
being or resembling melting snow
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
snowfallnounUS /ˈsnoʊfɑːl/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We gathered around the fire like a lot of frozen children, and our only solace was that our drive was nearing an end.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DELIVERY I shall never forget the next morning,--August 26, 1882.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
veeredverbUS /vɪrd/
past form of “veer” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading As soon as we were relieved, we skurried back to our blankets, drew the tarpaulin over our heads, and slept until dawn, when on being awakened by the foreman, we found a wet, slushy snow some two inches in depth on the ground.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As we of the third guard were relieved, about two hours before dawn, the wind veered around to the northwest, and a mist which had been falling during the fore part of our watch changed to soft flakes of snow.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Several of the boys in the outfit declared it was the first snowfall they had ever seen, and I had but a slight recollection of having witnessed one in early boyhood in our old Georgia home.
