adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
alarmsnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
COTTONnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading COTTON.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
Dunham
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From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
embarkationnounUS /ˌembɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
goblinnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪn/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
Hags
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From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
MuirnounUS /mjʊr/
United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
mumbleverbUS /ˈmʌmbəl/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
night-mare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
non-commissioned
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From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
privatesnounUS /ˈpraɪvəts/
external sex organ
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
QuartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The goblin now the fool alarms, Hags meet to mumble o'er their charms, The night-mare rides the dreaming ass, And fairies trip it on the grass.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The embarkation of so small a party was a matter of no great delay or embarrassment.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole force confided to the care of Sergeant Dunham consisted of but ten privates and two non-commissioned officers, though it was soon positively known that Mr. Muir was to accompany the expedition.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Quartermaster, however, went as a volunteer, while some duty connected with his own department, as had been arranged between him and his commander, was the avowed object.
