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From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
CalendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
can't
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From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
canvas-canopied
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From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
fair-to-middling
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From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
hand-car
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From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
Pudd'nhead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We traveled up hill by the regular train five miles to the summit, then changed to a little canvas-canopied hand-car for the 35-mile descent.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the size of a sleigh, it had six seats and was so low that it seemed to rest on the ground.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
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 On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it, and when he can.
Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading On Monday and Tuesday at sunrise we again had fair-to-middling views of the stupendous mountains; then, being well cooled off and refreshed, we were ready to chance the weather of the lower world once more.
