adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
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 And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
bridesnounUS /braɪdz/
plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
Chizler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
declarationsnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
dispellingverbUS /dɪˈspelɪŋ/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
FollowingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
Francisco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The population of Trigger Island has increased.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
incorporatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The population of Trigger Island has increased.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The population of Trigger Island has increased.
JusticenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The population of Trigger Island has increased.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The population of Trigger Island has increased.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The population of Trigger Island has increased.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
three-fourthsnoun
three of four equal parts
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Following the example of Buck Chizler and the Governor himself, scores of dubious lovers took heart.
TriggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading The population of Trigger Island has increased.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading The “state,” guided by the newly elected Chief Justice, extracted vows even more severe than those incorporated in the marriage service.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They succeeded in dispelling certain misgivings--and doubts lurking in the hearts,--not to say consciences,--of approximately three-fourths of the unmarried women on the island, with the result that Father Francisco and Parson Mackenzie were kept exceedingly busy for a number of weeks.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, despite the emphatic declarations of certain candidates,--principally male,--there remained in the minds of all,--including brides,--a lingering doubt.
