adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
Alspaugh's
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From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
combativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈbætɪv/
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
emeticnounUS /ɪˈmetɪk/
a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
fistic
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From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading “Some have greatness thrust upon them.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Some have greatness thrust upon them.”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
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 He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
nauseousadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːʃəs/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading -- Twelfth Night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
Sardisnoun
an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; as the capital of Lydia it was the cultural center of Asia Minor; destroyed by Tamerlane in 1402
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Some have greatness thrust upon them.”
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Some have greatness thrust upon them.”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading “Some have greatness thrust upon them.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It produced there an effect akin to the sensation of nauseous emetic in his stomach.
tournamentsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəmənts/
plural of “tournament” — a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
townsmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
TwelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading -- Twelfth Night.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Some have greatness thrust upon them.”
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading The unexpected volley probably disturbed private Jacob Alspaugh's mind more than that of any other man in the regiment.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading He had long enjoyed the enviable distinction of being the “best man” among combative youths of Sardis, and his zeal and invariable success in the fistic tournaments which form so large a part of the interest in life of a certain class of young men in villages, had led his townsmen to entertain extravagant hopes as to his achievements in the field.
