AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
CASEnounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
COMMONadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
DANGERSnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
DEALverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
EACHdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
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 I was early with Noah on the following morning.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I was early with Noah on the following morning.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
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 A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
how
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From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was early with Noah on the following morning.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
JUSTICEnounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
LAWnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I was early with Noah on the following morning.
NoahnounUS /ˈnoʊə/
the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis
From this reading I was early with Noah on the following morning.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was early with Noah on the following morning.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
sealernounUS /ˈsiːlər/
a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface)
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
TAILSnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
VERYadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was early with Noah on the following morning.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The poor fellow, when it is remembered that he was about to be tried for a capital offence, in a foreign country, under novel institutions, and before a jury of a different species, manifested a surprising degree of fortitude.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A VERY COMMON CASE: OR A GREAT DEAL OF LAW, AND VERY LITTLE JUSTICE—HEADS AND TAILS, WITH THE DANGERS OF EACH.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Still, the love of life was strong within him, as was apparent by the way in which he opened the discourse.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you observe how the wind was this morning, Sir John, as you came in?” the straightforward sealer inquired, with a peculiar interest.
