Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
arrangement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
articles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
assured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
atmosphere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
belief
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
best
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
buy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
condition
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
cool
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
culinary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
dampness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
department
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
DEPARTURE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY OF DEPARTURE.
DIFFICULTIES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY OF DEPARTURE.
difficulty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
disturbed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
ExceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
feeding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
Florida
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
forwardnounUS /forward/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
general
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
ice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY OF DEPARTURE.
including
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
Jacksonville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
Johns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
keep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
keeper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
learned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
longer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
market
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
meats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
Michigan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
much
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
necessity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
needed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
obtained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
Ocklawaha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY OF DEPARTURE.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
passengers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
Peeks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
Pilatka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
preserve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
prime
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
put
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
relation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
River
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
several
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
shore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
spite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
stall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
steamers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
supplies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
Sylvania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of the general belief in the dampness of a Florida atmosphere, I learned that meats would keep longer than in Michigan.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY OF DEPARTURE.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
various
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
villages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
wanted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Except in Jacksonville, there was no market on the St. Johns River; and Mr. Peeks had been not a little disturbed in relation to the culinary department of the Sylvania.
water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
WAY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY OF DEPARTURE.
week
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He made an arrangement with the keeper of the stall where he had obtained his best meats to forward to him, on his order, such supplies as would be needed, including ice, which was a prime necessity, not so much to preserve the meats as to cool the water, and put various articles in condition for the table.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could not go on shore at the villages on the river, and buy what he wanted; but with several steamers every day going up to Pilatka, and several every week going up the Ocklawaha, I assured him he would have no difficulty about feeding his passengers.
