AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
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 Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
BirdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
CanoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
CeylonnounUS /sɪˈlɑːn/
an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
congregateverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəɡeɪt/
come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
crocodilesnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
DenizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
DestroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
Devil-Bird
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
DuckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
feedverbUS /fiːd/
provide as food
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
GlanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
GlimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
Iguanodonnoun
massive herbivorous bipedal dinosaur with a long heavy tail; common in Europe and northern Africa; early Cretaceous period
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
incalculableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkælkjələbəl/
not able to be computed or enumerated
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
LastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
MiniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
myriads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
MysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
OutriggernounUS /ˈaʊtrɪɡər/
a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
ReptilesnounUS /ˈreptaɪlz/
plural of “reptile” — any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
solitudes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
TimesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
TreenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
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 There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In such a scene there is scope for much delightful study of the habits and natures of wild animals, where they can be seen enjoying their freedom unrestrained by the fear of man.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading One of the most interesting objects to a tourist in Ceylon is a secluded lake or tank in those jungle districts which are seldom disturbed by the white man.
WildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Wild Denizens of Forest and Lake--Destroyers of Reptiles--The Tree Duck--The Mysteries of Night in the Forest--The Devil-Bird--The Iguanodon in Miniature--Outrigger Canoes--The Last Glimpse of Ceylon--A Glance at Old Times.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Birds of infinite variety and countless numbers--fish in myriads--reptiles and crocodiles--animals that feed upon the luxuriant vegetation of the shores--insects which sparkle in the sunshine in every gaudy hue; all these congregate in the neighborhood of these remote solitudes, and people the lakes with an incalculable host of living beings.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There is something peculiarly striking in the wonderful number of living creatures which exist upon the productions of the water.
