adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
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 Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
aviditynoun
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
faronounUS /ˈferoʊ/
a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box
From this reading Those at the faro tables of the market increased the stakes and opened new tables.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Those at the faro tables of the market increased the stakes and opened new tables.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Those at the faro tables of the market increased the stakes and opened new tables.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
snaresnounUS /snerz/
plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading Those at the faro tables of the market increased the stakes and opened new tables.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
sulks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Those at the faro tables of the market increased the stakes and opened new tables.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those at the faro tables of the market increased the stakes and opened new tables.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
tingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
torpornounUS /ˈtɔːrpər/
a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading In any event the country got tired of its long fit of sulks; trade revived, railroads set about mending their tracks, mills opened--a current of splendid vitality began to throb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some said the spirit of hope was due to the gold basis; some said it was the good crops; some said it was the prospect of national expansion.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Men took to their business with renewed avidity, content to go their old ways, to make new snares and to enter them, all unconscious of any mighty purpose.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading During the next two years the country awoke from its torpor, feeling the blood tingle in its strong limbs once more, and rubbing its eyes in wonder at its own folly.
