adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour later all was ready for a start.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
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 An hour later all was ready for a start.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later all was ready for a start.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
CarbonaranounUS /kɑːrboʊˈnɑːrə/
sauce for pasta; contains eggs and bacon or ham and grated cheese
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
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 With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An hour later all was ready for a start.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
Gervaise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A good landfall, Gervaise,” Ralph said.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “A good landfall, Gervaise,” Ralph said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later all was ready for a start.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
landfallnounUS /ˈlændfɔːl/
the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water)
From this reading “A good landfall, Gervaise,” Ralph said.
langues
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later all was ready for a start.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A good landfall, Gervaise,” Ralph said.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading An hour later all was ready for a start.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
rowers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A good landfall, Gervaise,” Ralph said.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
shackledadjectiveUS /ˈʃækəld/
bound by chains fastened around the ankles
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading An hour later all was ready for a start.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour later all was ready for a start.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was from the south, and with sails and oars the prizes were able to keep fairly abreast of the galley.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The knights of the langues of France, Germany, and Spain went on board their respective ships, as did the three parties of released captives, with the knights who were to command them, while the rowers took their seats on the benches, shackled with the chains that had recently held the Christians.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With a few short intervals of rest, the slaves continued their work all night, until, shortly before daybreak, land was seen ahead, and the pilot at once pronounced it to be Cape Carbonara.
