andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The ruffians were mustered in front, the cavalry behind.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE CAPTIVE.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading The ruffians were mustered in front, the cavalry behind.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
flamingo-plume
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The ruffians were mustered in front, the cavalry behind.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
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 Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading The ruffians were mustered in front, the cavalry behind.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
ruffians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ruffians were mustered in front, the cavalry behind.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
swordnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTIVE.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
war-sword
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was high time, indeed, that I should make my appearance.
WavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ruffians were mustered in front, the cavalry behind.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Well they knew when they saw that flamingo-plume floating in the breeze--that awful figure standing in the breach--that waving war-sword sparkling in the sky--well, I say, they knew the name of the humble individual who owned the sword, the plume, and the figure.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Waving my sword with one hand, and seizing my telescope with the other, I at once frightened and examined the enemy.
