adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
anyhowadverbUS /ˈenihaʊ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
botanizing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
ebbingnounUS /ˈebɪŋ/
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
precipitatingadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpəteɪtɪŋ/
bringing on suddenly or abruptly
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The fall was a very considerable one--probably thirty or forty feet, or more, and I was rendered unconscious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps it was on the ledge of an overhanging rock; anyhow, if I remember rightly, the ground gave way all about me, precipitating me below.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I fancy I had gone somewhere on a botanizing expedition, but whether at home or abroad I don't know.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I do not quite know how it happened, my recollection of the whole matter ebbing in a somewhat clouded condition.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At all events, I remember that I had taken up the study of plants with a good deal of enthusiasm, and that while hunting for some variety in the mountains I sat down to rest on the edge of a ravine.
