AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
BEauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
canvassingnounUS /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/
persuasion of voters in a political campaign
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The Democratic colour was orange, and the Tory was purple.
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
Cowfold
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From this reading Cowfold was the polling station for a large district, and both sides fully recognised its importance.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading At length the day dawned which was to decide their fate.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading At length the day dawned which was to decide their fate.
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading The Democratic colour was orange, and the Tory was purple.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Cowfold was the polling station for a large district, and both sides fully recognised its importance.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading At length the day dawned which was to decide their fate.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cowfold was the polling station for a large district, and both sides fully recognised its importance.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Cowfold was the polling station for a large district, and both sides fully recognised its importance.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
HOUSEHOLDnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Cowfold was the polling station for a large district, and both sides fully recognised its importance.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cowfold was the polling station for a large district, and both sides fully recognised its importance.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the day dawned which was to decide their fate.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
meanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading The Democratic colour was orange, and the Tory was purple.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
OWNverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
pollingverbUS /ˈpoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “poll” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The Democratic colour was orange, and the Tory was purple.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Cowfold was the polling station for a large district, and both sides fully recognised its importance.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
SHALLmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Cowfold was the polling station for a large district, and both sides fully recognised its importance.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At length the day dawned which was to decide their fate.
THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length the day dawned which was to decide their fate.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading The Democratic colour was orange, and the Tory was purple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length the day dawned which was to decide their fate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading George and his father were out every evening at the Institute or canvassing, and George’s first attempts at public speaking were a success.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At length the day dawned which was to decide their fate.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “AND A MAN’S FOES SHALL BE THEY OF HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD” THE county polling day meanwhile drew near, and with its approach party spirit rose and the mutual exasperation of both sides increased.
