used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
Ala's
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From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
(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 But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
for the reason that
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
the act of departing
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
Edmund
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From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
divisible by two
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
coins made of gold
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
come to pass
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
LoftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Lofty as they looked, there was no snow on their summits.
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 The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lofty as they looked, there was no snow on their summits.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
not any; not one
From this reading Lofty as they looked, there was no snow on their summits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
with speed
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Lofty as they looked, there was no snow on their summits.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Lofty as they looked, there was no snow on their summits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lofty as they looked, there was no snow on their summits.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lofty as they looked, there was no snow on their summits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lofty as they looked, there was no snow on their summits.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The voyage was a long one, but at length we drew near the foothills, and beheld the mountains towering into peaks behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But we all embarked upon it gladly, because we had conceived the highest expectations of the delight that it would afford us; and at the news that we were to visit mines of gold richer than any on the earth, Henry exhibited the first enthusiasm that he had shown since our departure from home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES If we could have foreseen what was to happen during this trip, even Edmund, I believe, would have shrunk from undertaking it.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Embarked on Ala's splendid "yacht," as Jack called it, and attended by her usual companions, we rapidly left the city behind, and sped away toward the purple mountains, so often seen in the distance.
