1901
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another reason for leaving New York was that I might escape from jury duty.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading My business required my constant personal attention.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading My business required my constant personal attention.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading My business required my constant personal attention.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Another reason for leaving New York was that I might escape from jury duty.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Another reason for leaving New York was that I might escape from jury duty.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another reason for leaving New York was that I might escape from jury duty.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Another reason for leaving New York was that I might escape from jury duty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
JURYnounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
LAWnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Another reason for leaving New York was that I might escape from jury duty.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Another reason for leaving New York was that I might escape from jury duty.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
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 At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading My business required my constant personal attention.
Plainfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Another reason for leaving New York was that I might escape from jury duty.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
rentalnounUS /ˈrentəl/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading My business required my constant personal attention.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another reason for leaving New York was that I might escape from jury duty.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
TYRANNYnounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading This had become a nightmare, and to a man situated as I was it seems to me the jury law is tyrannical and unjust.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the end of July, 1901, in order to reduce our expenses we moved to Plainfield, New Jersey, taking a small cottage at a very low rental.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE TYRANNY OF THE JURY LAW Of course my wife knew I was having hard times, but she had no idea of my terrible situation.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Another reason for leaving New York was that I might escape from jury duty.
