AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT The inquiry was over before noon.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
commissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
countermanded
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From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
DISCONTENTnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT The inquiry was over before noon.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT The inquiry was over before noon.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
LovellnounUS /ˈlʌvəl/
English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT The inquiry was over before noon.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT The inquiry was over before noon.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT The inquiry was over before noon.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT The inquiry was over before noon.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT The inquiry was over before noon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But once the special commissioner was out of sight, the farce was turned into an ovation, and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general, and after thanking each one personally, urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made, begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT The inquiry was over before noon.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
WINTERnounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT The inquiry was over before noon.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one present cared to suggest it, but gave assurance that it would be so modified as not in any way to interfere with the natural movement of the herds.
