adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
after-supper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading “My name is Howitt, Daniel Howitt,” the man said in answer to the host’s question.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading “My name is Howitt, Daniel Howitt,” the man said in answer to the host’s question.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE VOICE FROM OUT THE MISTS.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading “My name is Howitt, Daniel Howitt,” the man said in answer to the host’s question.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
Howitt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My name is Howitt, Daniel Howitt,” the man said in answer to the host’s question.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My name is Howitt, Daniel Howitt,” the man said in answer to the host’s question.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “My name is Howitt, Daniel Howitt,” the man said in answer to the host’s question.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
MatthewsnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
MISTSnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading THE VOICE FROM OUT THE MISTS.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My name is Howitt, Daniel Howitt,” the man said in answer to the host’s question.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “My name is Howitt, Daniel Howitt,” the man said in answer to the host’s question.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE VOICE FROM OUT THE MISTS.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “My name is Howitt, Daniel Howitt,” the man said in answer to the host’s question.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My name is Howitt, Daniel Howitt,” the man said in answer to the host’s question.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOICE FROM OUT THE MISTS.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
VOICEnounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE VOICE FROM OUT THE MISTS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will pardon me, I am sure, but I am an enthusiastic lover of my kind, and I certainly have never seen such a pair.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, as he spoke, there was in his manner a touch of embarrassment, and he continued quickly as if to prevent further question, “You have two remarkable children, sir; that boy is the finest specimen of manhood I have ever seen, and the girl is remarkable—remarkable, sir.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While Young Matt was gone to the corral in the valley to see that the sheep were safely folded for the night, and the two women were busy in the house with their after-supper work, Mr. Matthews and his guest sat on the front porch.
