adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The speed of the ship was increased that they might the more quickly come to it.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
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From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
DOWNadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
EARTHnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The speed of the ship was increased that they might the more quickly come to it.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The speed of the ship was increased that they might the more quickly come to it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The speed of the ship was increased that they might the more quickly come to it.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading The speed of the ship was increased that they might the more quickly come to it.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading The speed of the ship was increased that they might the more quickly come to it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading The speed of the ship was increased that they might the more quickly come to it.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The speed of the ship was increased that they might the more quickly come to it.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The speed of the ship was increased that they might the more quickly come to it.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The speed of the ship was increased that they might the more quickly come to it.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I only hope it doesn't prove too hot for us," observed the professor.
vacuumnounUS /ˈvækjuːm/
the absence of matter
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading As they approached they could see the masses of vapor more plainly, and it appeared that some great commotion must be going on inside the big hole, since clouds of steam arose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOWN INTO THE EARTH It was now noon, but the adventurers did not think of dinner in the excitement of approaching the mysterious island.
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 "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "However, I provided a water jacket for the ship, and we may need it, as well as the vacuum chambers to keep the heat from us."
