adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
bonesnounUS /boʊnz/
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading We pushed on, impelled by our burning curiosity.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading What other marvels did this cavern contain?
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading What other marvels did this cavern contain?
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading We pushed on, impelled by our burning curiosity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What other marvels did this cavern contain?
ELECTRICITYnounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What new treasures lay here for science to unfold?
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
ILLUMINATEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading We pushed on, impelled by our burning curiosity.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading What new treasures lay here for science to unfold?
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading What other marvels did this cavern contain?
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading What new treasures lay here for science to unfold?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We pushed on, impelled by our burning curiosity.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What other marvels did this cavern contain?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We pushed on, impelled by our burning curiosity.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading We pushed on, impelled by our burning curiosity.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
SCENERYnounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading What new treasures lay here for science to unfold?
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What other marvels did this cavern contain?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What new treasures lay here for science to unfold?
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading What new treasures lay here for science to unfold?
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
unfoldverbUS /ənˈfoʊld/
develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading What new treasures lay here for science to unfold?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was prepared for any surprise, my imagination was ready for any astonishment however astounding.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRICITY For another half hour we trod upon a pavement of bones.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What other marvels did this cavern contain?
