adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
dull-red
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
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 ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
FIREverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
globulenoun
a small globe or ball
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
ISLANDnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading It seemed like lava running down from the crater of a volcano, and this appearance was made certainty on a nearer approach; for we saw at the upper point, which seemed the crater, an outburst of flame, followed by a new flow of the fiery stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As we went on and drew steadily nearer, the mass of glowing fire grew larger and brighter, and what at first had seemed a line was broken up into different parts, one of which far surpassed the others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ISLAND OF FIRE At last there appeared before us what seemed like a long line of dull-red fires, and as we looked we could see bursts of flame at fitful intervals, which shone out for a few moments and then died away.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Upon this now our whole attention was fixed; for it seemed as though we were approaching our destination, and that this place was the Island of Fire--a name which, from present appearances, was fully justified.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was higher in the air, and its shape was that of a long, thin, sloping line, with a burning, glowing globule at each end.
