alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He kept his office, but he lost his power.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It galled him to take the woman's wages, but it vexed him yet more to do her work.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
galledadjective
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading It galled him to take the woman's wages, but it vexed him yet more to do her work.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept his office, but he lost his power.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It galled him to take the woman's wages, but it vexed him yet more to do her work.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It galled him to take the woman's wages, but it vexed him yet more to do her work.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
Israel'snounUS /ˈɪzreɪlz/
possessive form of “israel” — Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
Katrina
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From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
Katrina's
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From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept his office, but he lost his power.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He kept his office, but he lost his power.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It galled him to take the woman's wages, but it vexed him yet more to do her work.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He kept his office, but he lost his power.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He kept his office, but he lost his power.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
SCAPEGOATnounUS /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/
someone who is punished for the errors of others
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It galled him to take the woman's wages, but it vexed him yet more to do her work.
taxationnounUS /tækˈseɪʃən/
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
Tetuan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Katrina's will was an evil one, and Israel got the blame of it, for still he seemed to stand in all matters of tribute and taxation between the people and the Governor.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading It galled him to take the woman's wages, but it vexed him yet more to do her work.
VISIONnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE VISION OF THE SCAPEGOAT Israel's instinct had been sure: the coming of Katrina proved to be the beginning of his end.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading It galled him to take the woman's wages, but it vexed him yet more to do her work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It galled him to take the woman's wages, but it vexed him yet more to do her work.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading No longer did he work his own will in Tetuan; he was required to work the will of the woman.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It galled him to take the woman's wages, but it vexed him yet more to do her work.
