adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Half an hour later Mr. Wesley, the postmaster, came sauntering up the street.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In his hand he carried a letter.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
Fentress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
grandson'snounUS /ˈɡrændsʌnz/
possessive form of “grandson” — a male grandchild
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
HalfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later Mr. Wesley, the postmaster, came sauntering up the street.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In his hand he carried a letter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later Mr. Wesley, the postmaster, came sauntering up the street.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later Mr. Wesley, the postmaster, came sauntering up the street.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In his hand he carried a letter.
Mahaffy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
miracle-working
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Half an hour later Mr. Wesley, the postmaster, came sauntering up the street.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
offsetverbUS /ɔːfˈset/
compensate for or counterbalance
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
postmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading Half an hour later Mr. Wesley, the postmaster, came sauntering up the street.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
sanguinaryadjective
accompanied by bloodshed
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
sauntering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half an hour later Mr. Wesley, the postmaster, came sauntering up the street.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Half an hour later Mr. Wesley, the postmaster, came sauntering up the street.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
TavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Half an hour later Mr. Wesley, the postmaster, came sauntering up the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading Half an hour later Mr. Wesley, the postmaster, came sauntering up the street.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While thus occupied he saw the afternoon stage arrive and depart from before the City Tavern.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After he had parted with Solomon Mahaffy the judge applied himself diligently to shaping that miracle-working document which he was preparing as an offset to whatever risk he ran in meeting Fentress.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading As sanguine as he was sanguinary he confidently expected to survive the encounter, yet it was well to provide for a possible emergency--had he not his grandson's future to consider?
