adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
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 It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They must be obeyed.'
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
cannot
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From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
cardsnounUS /kɑːrdz/
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Now--' 'My dear sir, will you put down those cards?'
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading 'Let us not jump to conclusions.
curtailer
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From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
curtailingverbUS /kərˈteɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “curtail” — place restrictions on
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Now--' 'My dear sir, will you put down those cards?'
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now--' 'My dear sir, will you put down those cards?'
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading 'Let us not jump to conclusions.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'Let us not jump to conclusions.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They must be obeyed.'
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Let us not jump to conclusions.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now--' 'My dear sir, will you put down those cards?'
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading They must be obeyed.'
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now--' 'My dear sir, will you put down those cards?'
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Now--' 'My dear sir, will you put down those cards?'
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'I have nothing of the kind, but I have my orders, and that is sufficient.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They must be obeyed.'
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Now--' 'My dear sir, will you put down those cards?'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Let us not jump to conclusions.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Let us not jump to conclusions.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It will be better all around to examine into the matter without heat or haste, and see just where we stand before either of us makes a mistake--for the curtailing of the liberties of a citizen of the United States is a much more serious matter than you and the railroads seem to think, and it cannot be done in my person until the curtailer proves his right to do so.
