adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
changeableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/
capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
competitionsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “competition” — a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading EUROPE The next day we were flying over the ocean.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
EUROPEnounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading EUROPE The next day we were flying over the ocean.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
FaradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
fluctuous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading EUROPE The next day we were flying over the ocean.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
foretellverbUS /fɔːrˈtel/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
harbingersnounUS /ˈhɑːrbɪŋərz/
plural of “harbinger” — something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
multitudinousadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EUROPE The next day we were flying over the ocean.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading EUROPE The next day we were flying over the ocean.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading EUROPE The next day we were flying over the ocean.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
slow-paced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
spoutedverbUS /ˈspaʊtɪd/
past form of “spout” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading A whale spouted.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EUROPE The next day we were flying over the ocean.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Far as the eye could reach, they seemed to be climbing over each other forever, like the endless competitions of men in the arena of life.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading EUROPE The next day we were flying over the ocean.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EUROPE The next day we were flying over the ocean.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading A whale spouted.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Above us was the panorama of the clouds--so often the harbingers of terror; for even in their gentlest forms they foretell the tempest, which is ever gathering the mists around it like a garment, and, however slow-paced, is still advancing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fluctuous and changeable waves were beneath us, with their multitudinous hues and colors, as light and foam and billows mingled.
