adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
councillors
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From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
first-fruit
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From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
keen-witted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
MessengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
Nodwengo
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From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading Very patiently did Owen sow, and at length to his infinite joy he also gathered in his first-fruit.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRISIS Now, day by day for something over a month Owen preached the Gospel before the king, his councillors, and hundreds of the head men of the nation.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They listened to him attentively, debating the new doctrine point by point; for although they might be savages, these people were very keen-witted and subtle.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading One night as he sat in his hut labouring as usual at the work of translation, wherein he was assisted by John whom he had taught to read and write, the Prince Nodwengo entered and greeted him.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For a while he sat silent watching the white man at his task, then he said:-- “Messenger, I have a boon to ask of you.
