adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
Agnew
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From this reading "Shall we land?" said Agnew.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
BEINGSnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here was, indeed, a strange country for a human habitation; and strange, indeed, were the human beings whom we saw.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading Here was, indeed, a strange country for a human habitation; and strange, indeed, were the human beings whom we saw.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was, indeed, a strange country for a human habitation; and strange, indeed, were the human beings whom we saw.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Here was, indeed, a strange country for a human habitation; and strange, indeed, were the human beings whom we saw.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
iron-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Shall we land?" said Agnew.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh no," said I.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh no," said I.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
resistlessadjective
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Shall we land?" said Agnew.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Here was, indeed, a strange country for a human habitation; and strange, indeed, were the human beings whom we saw.
Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we land?" said Agnew.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
SIGHTnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The country was still iron-bound and dark and forbidding, and the stream ran on in a strong current, deep, black as ink, and resistless as fate; the sky behind was lighted up by the volcanic glare which still shone from afar; and in front the view was bounded by the icy heights of a mountain chain.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here was, indeed, a strange country for a human habitation; and strange, indeed, were the human beings whom we saw.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here was, indeed, a strange country for a human habitation; and strange, indeed, were the human beings whom we saw.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here was, indeed, a strange country for a human habitation; and strange, indeed, were the human beings whom we saw.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SIGHT OF HUMAN BEINGS The sight of human beings, thus unexpectedly found, filled us with strange feelings--feelings which I cannot explain.
