adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A hard journey it was, and near two o'clock, I should say, before we put our canoe in the water.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
D'ri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
escortingverbUS /ˈeskɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A hard journey it was, and near two o'clock, I should say, before we put our canoe in the water.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A hard journey it was, and near two o'clock, I should say, before we put our canoe in the water.
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 I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A hard journey it was, and near two o'clock, I should say, before we put our canoe in the water.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A hard journey it was, and near two o'clock, I should say, before we put our canoe in the water.
pell-melladjective
with undue hurry and confusion
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
PointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A hard journey it was, and near two o'clock, I should say, before we put our canoe in the water.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
Ronley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading A hard journey it was, and near two o'clock, I should say, before we put our canoe in the water.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A hard journey it was, and near two o'clock, I should say, before we put our canoe in the water.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
Tibbals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A hard journey it was, and near two o'clock, I should say, before we put our canoe in the water.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There, as I expected, the big soldier known as D'ri was waiting, his canoe in a wagon that stood near.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I knew I could do it, and dressed as soon as possible and walked to the Lone Oak, a sergeant escorting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A hard journey it was, and near two o'clock, I should say, before we put our canoe in the water.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I decided to go it was near midnight, The mission was not all to my taste, but the reward was handsome and the letter of Lord Ronley reassuring.
WolfnounUS /wʊlf/
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading We all mounted the seat, driving pell-mell on a rough road to Tibbals Point, on the southwest corner of Wolf Island.
