AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He did not believe in omens, good or bad.
Baree
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From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He did not believe in omens, good or bad.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
Carvel
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From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not believe in omens, good or bad.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He did not believe in omens, good or bad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not believe in omens, good or bad.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not believe in omens, good or bad.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
omensnounUS /ˈoʊmənz/
plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading He did not believe in omens, good or bad.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not believe in omens, good or bad.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
SuperstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A strange humor possessed Carvel as he began the southward journey.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
valuelessadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːləs/
of no value
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading For no reason in particular the situation began to interest him more and more, and as his time was valueless, and he had no fixed destination in view, he began to experiment.
visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
wanderingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋ/
migratory
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that some irresistible force was drawing Baree back into the south--that it was pulling him not only along a given line of the compass, but to an exact point in that line.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Superstition had played a small part in his life, but he possessed both curiosity and a love for adventure, and his years of lonely wandering had developed in him a wonderfully clear mental vision of things, which in other words might be called a singularly active imagination.
