adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
AccustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
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 Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
apprenticesnounUS /əˈprentəsɪz/
plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
DOCHART
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From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
GuidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
lowlandernoun
a native of the Lowlands of Scotland
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading His grave looks, his habitually passive expression, had from childhood been noticed among his comrades in the mine.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
PITnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
strappingadjectiveUS /ˈstræpɪŋ/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His regular features, his deep blue eyes, his curly hair, rather chestnut than fair, the natural grace of his person, altogether made him a fine specimen of a lowlander.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOCHART PIT Harry Ford was a fine, strapping fellow of five and twenty.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Guided by his father, and impelled by his own inclinations, he had early begun his education, and at an age when most lads are little more than apprentices, he had managed to make himself of some importance, a leader, in fact, among his fellows, and few are very ignorant in a country which does all it can to remove ignorance.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Accustomed from his earliest days to the work of the mine, he was strong and hardy, as well as brave and good.
