adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
after-dinner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
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 It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
CabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
heelsnounUS /hiːlz/
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
Kentuck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
LeisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
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 Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
Shelby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
transpiringadjectiveUS /trænˈspaɪərɪŋ/
that is passing through
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Shelby sat in the door, busy about some fine sewing; she seemed like one who had something on her mind, which she was seeking an opportunity to introduce.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Mr. Shelby sat in a large hall opening into the room, and running through the whole length of the house, to a balcony on either end.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kentuck Our readers may not be unwilling to glance back, for a brief interval, at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on the Kentucky farm, and see what has been transpiring among those whom he had left behind.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was late in the summer afternoon, and the doors and windows of the large parlor all stood open, to invite any stray breeze, that might feel in a good humor, to enter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leisurely tipped back on one chair, with his heels in another, he was enjoying his after-dinner cigar.
