adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
alluvialadjectiveUS /ˌæˈluːviəl/
of or relating to alluvium
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
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 wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
Froom
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From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
InsteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
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 He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
SoonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
stream's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
tributariesnounUS /ˈtrɪbjəteriz/
plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Instead of leaving the spot by the gate, he flung himself over the fence, and pursued a direction towards the river under the trees.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
wadedverbUS /ˈweɪdɪd/
past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it was now, in his lonely progress, that he showed for the first time outwardly that he was not altogether unworthy of her.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
water-boots
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From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
waterfallnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Soon reaching the boundary of the grounds, he continued in the same direct line to traverse the alluvial valley, full of brooks and tributaries to the main stream--in former times quite impassable, and impassable in winter now.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore long water-boots reaching above his knees, and, instead of making a circuit to find a bridge by which he might cross the Froom--the river aforesaid--he made straight for the point whence proceeded the low roar that was at this hour the only evidence of the stream's existence.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He speedily stood on the verge of the waterfall which caused the noise, and stepping into the water at the top of the fall, waded through with the sure tread of one who knew every inch of his footing, even though the canopy of trees rendered the darkness almost absolute, and a false step would have precipitated him into the pool beneath.
