adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
admonitionsnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
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 Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
bakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
carpet-bag
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
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 Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
impositionnounUS /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
JACKnounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
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 By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
PartlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading Among the admonitions given to Jack on leaving home, one was prominently in his mind, to beware of imposition, and to be as economical as possible.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
soothnoun
truth or reality
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Partly by cars, partly by boat, he traveled, till in a few hours he was discharged, with hundreds of others, at the depot in Philadelphia.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Accordingly he rejected all invitations to ride, and strode along, with his carpet-bag in hand, though, sooth to say, he had very little idea whether he was steering in the right direction for his uncle's shop.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading By dint of diligent and persevering inquiry he found it at length, and, walking in, announced himself to the worthy baker as his nephew Jack.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading JACK set out with that lightness of heart and keen sense of enjoyment that seem natural to a young man of eighteen on his first journey.
