adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
barleynounUS /ˈbɑːrli/
a grain of barley
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
best-regulated
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From this reading But convenience frequently frustrates the best-regulated plans.
BoldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But convenience frequently frustrates the best-regulated plans.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading But convenience frequently frustrates the best-regulated plans.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
Dragoonverb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
DrinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading “--Drinking Song.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading But convenience frequently frustrates the best-regulated plans.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
frustratesverbUS /ˈfrʌstreɪts/
third-person singular of “frustrate” — hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
From this reading But convenience frequently frustrates the best-regulated plans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
Here's
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From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
I'll
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From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/
past form of “intersect” — meet at a point
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
mowverbUS /moʊ/
cut with a blade or mower
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading But convenience frequently frustrates the best-regulated plans.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
quartnounUS /kwɔːrt/
a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
SongnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading “--Drinking Song.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
Templeton
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From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And I'll drink out of the quart pot-- Here's a health to the barley mow.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading On one of the corners, where the two principal streets of Templeton intersected each other, stood, as we have already mentioned, the inn called the “Bold Dragoon”.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the original plan it was ordained that the village should stretch along the little stream that rushed down the valley; and the street which led from the lake to the academy was intended to be its western boundary.
