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From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading James, as class orator, rose to his hour.
ASSISTSnounUS /əˈsɪsts/
plural of “assist” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading James, as class orator, rose to his hour.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading “The cure for the evils of Democracy is more Democracy.”
DenounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading --De Tocqueville.
DemocracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading “The cure for the evils of Democracy is more Democracy.”
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “The cure for the evils of Democracy is more Democracy.”
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
Farnum
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From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The cure for the evils of Democracy is more Democracy.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
HERO'SnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading James, as class orator, rose to his hour.
HUMBLYadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
inconspicuouslyadverb
in a manner intended to avoid attracting attention
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The cure for the evils of Democracy is more Democracy.”
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James, as class orator, rose to his hour.
Jeff
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From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “The cure for the evils of Democracy is more Democracy.”
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The cure for the evils of Democracy is more Democracy.”
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading James, as class orator, rose to his hour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
REBELnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading James, as class orator, rose to his hour.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
STATUEnounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The cure for the evils of Democracy is more Democracy.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading James, as class orator, rose to his hour.
TocquevillenounUS /ˈtoʊkvɪl/
French political writer noted for his analysis of American institutions (1805-1859)
From this reading --De Tocqueville.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
UNVEILINGnounUS /ənˈveɪlɪŋ/
putting on display for the first time
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
Verden
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From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading From the moment that he moved slowly to the front of the platform, handsome and impassive, his calm gaze sweeping over the audience while he waited for the little bustle of expectancy to subside, Jeff knew that the name of Farnum was going to be covered with glory.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE REBEL HUMBLY ASSISTS AT THE UNVEILING OF A HERO'S STATUE Part 1 On the occasion when his cousin was graduated with the highest honors from the law school of Verden University Jeff sat inconspicuously near the rear of the chapel.
