adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading When she passed eastward, out of sight of that point, a solitary figure was seen on the cliffs.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading When she passed eastward, out of sight of that point, a solitary figure was seen on the cliffs.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When she passed eastward, out of sight of that point, a solitary figure was seen on the cliffs.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no 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 When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she passed eastward, out of sight of that point, a solitary figure was seen on the cliffs.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When she passed eastward, out of sight of that point, a solitary figure was seen on the cliffs.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When she passed eastward, out of sight of that point, a solitary figure was seen on the cliffs.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When she passed eastward, out of sight of that point, a solitary figure was seen on the cliffs.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
scarceadverbUS /skers/
only a very short time before
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she passed eastward, out of sight of that point, a solitary figure was seen on the cliffs.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When she passed eastward, out of sight of that point, a solitary figure was seen on the cliffs.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
Springboknoun
a South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
TelegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she passed eastward, out of sight of that point, a solitary figure was seen on the cliffs.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading When her course brought the island dead astern of her, a solitary figure stood on the east bluff of the island, and was the last object seen from the boat as she left those waters forever.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEN the _Springbok_ weighed anchor and left the island, a solitary form was seen on Telegraph Hill.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the boat that had carried Helen away was out of sight, he came back with uneven steps to the cave, and looked at all the familiar objects with stony eyes, and scarce recognized them, for the sunshine of her presence was there no more.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading What words can tell the sickening sorrow and utter desolation that possessed that yearning bosom!
