adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had decided to move in that very afternoon.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
BrightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading He had decided to move in that very afternoon.
despatched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
ENEMYnounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
furbishverbUS /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/
polish and make shiny
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
GRACIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
insurmountableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbəl/
not capable of being surmounted or overcome
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
Kenneth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had decided to move in that very afternoon.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
occupancynounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Meanwhile he rented an "office" on the north side of the public square, a small room at the back of a furniture store, pending the completion of the two story brick block on the south side.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GRACIOUS ENEMY Bright and early the next morning Kenneth gave orders to have his new home put in order for immediate occupancy.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having made up his mind to remain in Lafayette and face the consequences that had seemed insurmountable the night before, he lost no time in committing himself to the final resolve.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He had decided to move in that very afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
Zachariah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zachariah was despatched with instructions to lay in the necessary supplies, while two women were engaged to sweep, scrub and furbish up the long uninhabited house.
