adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
Ethan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
kilnnounUS /kɪln/
a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
lime-burner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
mountain-path
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
scampernounUS /ˈskæmpər/
rushing about hastily in an undignified way
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
SinnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
steadfastlyadverbUS /ˈstedfæstli/
with resolute determination
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
treadingverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/
-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
Unpardonableadjective
not admitting of pardon
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading “Joe,” said he to his little son, “scamper down to the tavern in the village, and tell the jolly fellows there that Ethan Brand has come back, and that he has found the Unpardonable Sin!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the child was out of sight, and his swift and light footsteps ceased to be heard treading first on the fallen leaves and then on the rocky mountain-path, the lime-burner began to regret his departure.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boy darted away on his errand, to which Ethan Brand made no objection, nor seemed hardly to notice it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt that the little fellow’s presence had been a barrier between his guest and himself, and that he must now deal, heart to heart, with a man who, on his own confession, had committed the one only crime for which Heaven could afford no mercy.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He sat on a log of wood, looking steadfastly at the iron door of the kiln.
