AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
alchemistnounUS /ˈæltʃəmɪst/
one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
Arne
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From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
astonishments
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From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
BLASTINGadjectiveUS /ˈblæstɪŋ/
causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
CENTREnounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
EARTHnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
eulogiumnoun
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
Liedenbrock
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From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
PASSAGEnounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
rhapsodical
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From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
Saknussemm
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From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BLASTING A PASSAGE TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
WhilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement.
