adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
Baddeck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
BrasnounUS /bræs/
plural of “bra” — an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
covesnounUS /koʊvz/
plural of “cove” — a small inlet
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
d'Or
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
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 Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
MiddlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
promontories
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
straggledverbUS /ˈstræɡəld/
past form of “straggle” — wander from a direct or straight course
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The drive became more charming as the sun went down, and we saw the hills grow purple beyond the Bras d'Or.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This phenomenon made us a little suspicious of the foundations of this island which is already invaded by the jealous ocean, and is anchored to the continent only by the cable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading These bridges were shaky and wanted a plank at intervals, but they are in keeping with the enterprise of the country.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Before dark we had crossed the Middle River and the Big Baddeck, on long wooden bridges, which straggled over sluggish waters and long reaches of marsh, upon which Mary might have been sent to call the cattle home.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The road wound around lovely coves and across low promontories, giving us new beauties at every turn.
