acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The judge responded with great dignity and some emotion.
ArgusnounUS /ˈɑːrɡəs/
(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The judge responded with great dignity and some emotion.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading The judge responded with great dignity and some emotion.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The judge responded with great dignity and some emotion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
hospitalities
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From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
long-looked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
PipernounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The judge responded with great dignity and some emotion.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The judge responded with great dignity and some emotion.
strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In this local trifling two hours passed, until the party sat down to the long-looked for repast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was here that the health of Judge Piper was neatly proposed by the editor of the “Argus.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The judge responded with great dignity and some emotion.
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading He accepted the present festivity with its overflowing hospitalities, not in recognition of himself--(“yes! yes!”)--nor of his family--(enthusiastic protests)--but of that American principle!
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He reminded them that it had been his humble endeavor to promote harmony--that harmony so characteristic of American principles--in social as he had in political circles, and particularly among the strangely constituted yet purely American elements of frontier life.
