adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
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 When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So far, nothing had been seen of the rajah's prahus.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far, nothing had been seen of the rajah's prahus.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So far, nothing had been seen of the rajah's prahus.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
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 ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So far, nothing had been seen of the rajah's prahus.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far, nothing had been seen of the rajah's prahus.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
Parkhurst
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From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
prahus
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From this reading So far, nothing had been seen of the rajah's prahus.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
rajah's
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From this reading So far, nothing had been seen of the rajah's prahus.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The master's mate was in command of one boat, the second lieutenant of the other; Harry Parkhurst accompanied the latter.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So far, nothing had been seen of the rajah's prahus.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far, nothing had been seen of the rajah's prahus.
soundingsnounUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋz/
plural of “sounding” — a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So far, nothing had been seen of the rajah's prahus.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The ship's boats often went out for long rows on the river, ostensibly--as the captain told the rajah, who inquired suspiciously as to the meaning of these excursions--for the sake of giving the crews active exercise, but principally in order to take soundings of the river, and to investigate the size and positions of the creeks running into it.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading One day the gig and cutter had proceeded farther than usual; they had started at daybreak, and had turned off into what seemed a very small creek, that had hitherto been unexplored, as from the width of its mouth it was supposed to extend but a short distance into the forest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When questioned on the subject, he replied that they were all down on the coast, trading with the natives; but it was so improbable that they should have been sent away while the rajah was in fear of an attack by his neighbors that no credence was given to the assertion.
