70,000
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From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are four excellent reasons for deleting the name of the town.
ArmynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
censornounUS /ˈsensər/
someone who censures or condemns
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
DAWN'SnounUS /dɔːnz/
possessive form of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
deletingverbUS /dɪˈliːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “delete” — remove or make invisible
From this reading There are four excellent reasons for deleting the name of the town.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
DISCERNverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
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 IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
EmporianounUS /emˈpɔːriə/
plural of “emporium” — a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading There are four excellent reasons for deleting the name of the town.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are four excellent reasons for deleting the name of the town.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There are four excellent reasons for deleting the name of the town.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
LIGHTadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
munitionnounUS /mjuːˈnɪʃən/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There are four excellent reasons for deleting the name of the town.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
phoneticadjectiveUS /fəˈnetɪk/
of or relating to speech sounds
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
pronounceableadjective
capable of being uttered or pronounced
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There are four excellent reasons for deleting the name of the town.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
SomewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are four excellent reasons for deleting the name of the town.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
THINGSnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There are four excellent reasons for deleting the name of the town.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In passing it should be said in this connection that it seemed to Henry and me that the one thing France really needed was a pronounceable language and phonetic spelling.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE DISCERN THINGS "BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT" At the close of one fair autumn day our car developed tire trouble, in a village "Somewhere in France," not far from the headquarters of the American Army.
WichitanounUS /ˈwɪtʃətɔː/
a member of the Caddo people formerly living between Kansas and central Texas
From this reading The village where we stopped really was not a village in the Kansas sense; it was twice as big as Emporia and nearly half as big as Wichita, which is 70,000.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading First, the censor might not like to have it printed; second, because the name of the place has escaped my memory; third, because there is a munition factory there and it should not be mentioned, and fourth, because even if the name of the place returned to me, its spelling would get lost in transit.
