adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was soon settled comfortably in his new home, and enjoying a busy, active life.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading He was soon settled comfortably in his new home, and enjoying a busy, active life.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
Aspe
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From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
CharmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading He was soon settled comfortably in his new home, and enjoying a busy, active life.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was soon settled comfortably in his new home, and enjoying a busy, active life.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
Gara
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From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was soon settled comfortably in his new home, and enjoying a busy, active life.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
iron-mill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was soon settled comfortably in his new home, and enjoying a busy, active life.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was soon settled comfortably in his new home, and enjoying a busy, active life.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
Oloron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
PyreneesnounUS /ˈpɪrəiz/
a chain of mountains between France and Spain
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
ruminating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He was soon settled comfortably in his new home, and enjoying a busy, active life.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He was soon settled comfortably in his new home, and enjoying a busy, active life.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
utilizingverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “utilize” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading One evening, as he was ruminating over the past, his servant brought him a card, and said the gentleman was waiting to see him.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charmed with the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the lovely valley of Aspe, he resolved to take up his abode there.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading An iron-mill was for sale near Oloron, on the borders of the Gara; he bought it with the intention of utilizing the immense quantity of wood, which, for want of means of transportation, was being wasted in the mountains.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He determined to divert his mind by engaging in some occupation which would keep him too busy to think of himself and his disappointment.
