adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE ELMER MILL AND FERRY COMPANY."
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
Bevil
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From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "THE ELMER MILL AND FERRY COMPANY."
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
ELMER
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From this reading "THE ELMER MILL AND FERRY COMPANY."
FERRYverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading "THE ELMER MILL AND FERRY COMPANY."
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading "THE ELMER MILL AND FERRY COMPANY."
mill-owner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
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 Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE ELMER MILL AND FERRY COMPANY."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
Wakulla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was told that it used to do a very flourishing business before the bridge was carried away, and things in that part of the county went to ruin generally.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both Mr. Bevil and Mr. Carter thought that if there was any way of getting over to it, the mill could be made to pay, and were much pleased at the prospect of having it put in running order again.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. March having been a mill-owner, and thoroughly understanding machinery, visited the one in question with Mr. Elmer, and together they inspected it carefully.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mr. Elmer made careful inquiries concerning the mill about which Mark had told him, and found that it was the only one within twenty miles of Wakulla.
