adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The people of the house were already assembled, standing and sitting by the small tables.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The people of the house were already assembled, standing and sitting by the small tables.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
bramblenounUS /ˈbræmbəl/
any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
disporting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
fernnounUS /fɜːrn/
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people of the house were already assembled, standing and sitting by the small tables.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
portico-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The people of the house were already assembled, standing and sitting by the small tables.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
slenderadjectiveUS /ˈslendər/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The people of the house were already assembled, standing and sitting by the small tables.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
splashingnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪŋ/
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The people of the house were already assembled, standing and sitting by the small tables.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The people of the house were already assembled, standing and sitting by the small tables.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
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 The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
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 Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
water-fowl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We came to a large portico-like place open on three sides to the air, the roof being supported by slender columns.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Nor was wild life wanting in this natural park; some deer were feeding near the bank, while on the water numbers of wild duck and other water-fowl were disporting themselves, splashing and flapping over the surface and uttering shrill cries.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ground here sloped rapidly to the banks, and, like that in the front, was a wilderness with rock and patches of tall fern and thickets of thorn and bramble, with a few trees of great size.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading We were now on the opposite side of the house and looked upon the river, which was not more than a couple of hundred yards from the terrace or platform on which it stood.
