adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have travelled through the negotiation,--and a sad, founderous road it is.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Dear Sir,--I thank you for the bundle of state-papers which I received yesterday.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
CONTINUANCEnounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
COUNTRYnounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
DearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Sir,--I thank you for the bundle of state-papers which I received yesterday.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
founderous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have travelled through the negotiation,--and a sad, founderous road it is.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have travelled through the negotiation,--and a sad, founderous road it is.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear Sir,--I thank you for the bundle of state-papers which I received yesterday.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have travelled through the negotiation,--and a sad, founderous road it is.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have travelled through the negotiation,--and a sad, founderous road it is.
jestnounUS /dʒest/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
NEGOTIATIONnounUS /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
PEACEnounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
PROPOSEDverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Dear Sir,--I thank you for the bundle of state-papers which I received yesterday.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
RESOURCESnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I have travelled through the negotiation,--and a sad, founderous road it is.
RUPTUREverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading I have travelled through the negotiation,--and a sad, founderous road it is.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Dear Sir,--I thank you for the bundle of state-papers which I received yesterday.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
state-papers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dear Sir,--I thank you for the bundle of state-papers which I received yesterday.
TERMSnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Dear Sir,--I thank you for the bundle of state-papers which I received yesterday.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I have travelled through the negotiation,--and a sad, founderous road it is.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a sort of standing jest against my countrymen,--that one of them on his journey having found a piece of pleasant road, he proposed to his companion to go over it again.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading I have travelled through the negotiation,--and a sad, founderous road it is.
traveller's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
WARnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading ON THE RUPTURE OF THE NEGOTIATION; THE TERMS OF PEACE PROPOSED; AND THE RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WAR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dear Sir,--I thank you for the bundle of state-papers which I received yesterday.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading This proposal, with regard to the worthy traveller's final destination, was certainly a blunder.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading Dear Sir,--I thank you for the bundle of state-papers which I received yesterday.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Sir,--I thank you for the bundle of state-papers which I received yesterday.
