adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
BarredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
deceives
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From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
falselyadverbUS /ˈfɔːlsli/
in an insincerely false manner
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
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 This morning there were few travellers upon the Street.
freeholds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
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 South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
Hávamál
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hávamál.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning there were few travellers upon the Street.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
OpenlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading This morning there were few travellers upon the Street.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
TnounUS /tiː/
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading This morning there were few travellers upon the Street.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning there were few travellers upon the Street.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading This morning there were few travellers upon the Street.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Barred across by the shadows of its mighty trees, the great road stretched away mile after mile in cool emptiness.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
UnstableadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪbəl/
lacking stability or fixity or firmness
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This morning there were few travellers upon the Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
watch-towers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This morning there were few travellers upon the Street.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Openly I now speak Because I both sexes know: Unstable are men’s minds toward women; ‘T is when we speak most fair, When we most falsely think: That deceives even the cautious.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading South of the highway the land was held by English farmers, who would naturally remain under cover while a Danish host was in the neighborhood; while north of the great dividing line lay Danish freeholds whose masters might be equally likely to see the prudence of being in their watch-towers when the English allies were passing.
