adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
CompanionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
Cromarty
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From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
Fogg
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From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
FollowsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
ForestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
Francis
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From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
howdahs
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From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
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 In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
Parseenoun
a member of a monotheistic sect of Zoroastrian origin; descended from the Persians; now found in western India
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
Phileas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
phlegmnounUS /flem/
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
shortenverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtən/
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But they endured the discomfort with true British phlegm, talking little, and scarcely able to catch a glimpse of each other.
turnings
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From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
VenturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
Vindhia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This line, owing to the capricious turnings of the Vindhia Mountains, did not pursue a straight course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, plunged to the neck in the peculiar howdahs provided for them, were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, spurred on as he was by the skillful Parsee.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture across the Indian Forests, and What Follows In order to shorten the journey, the guide passed to the left of the line where the railway was still in process of being built.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Parsee, who was quite familiar with the roads and paths in the district, declared that they would gain twenty miles by striking directly through the forest.
