adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
death-song
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From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
descantverb
sing in descant
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
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 It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
Frenchman's
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From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
Gertrude
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From this reading --Gertrude of Wyoming.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
Kirby
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From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
LenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
Leather-Stocking
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From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
Louisa
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From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
OneidanounUS /oʊˈnaɪdə/
a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living east of Lake Ontario
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
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 It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
perusingnounUS /pərˈuːzɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
Quoi
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From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
thnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The people were again assembling for the business of the day, but the hour was too soon for a crowd, and the ladies found the place in possession of its polite owner, Billy Kirby, one female customer, and the boy who did the duty of helper or clerk.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “And I could weep”-- th' Oneida chief His descant wildly thus begun-- “But that I may not stain with grief The death-song of my father's son.”
wood-chopper
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From this reading Monsieur Le Quoi was perusing a packet of letters with manifest delight, while the wood-chopper, with one hand thrust in his bosom, and the other in the folds of his jacket, holding an axe under his right arm, stood sympathizing in the Frenchman's pleasure with good-natured interest.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading --Gertrude of Wyoming.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It was yet early on the following morning, when Elizabeth and Louisa met by appointment, and proceeded to the store of Monsieur Le Quoi, in order to redeem the pledge the former had given to the Leather-Stocking.
