adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We had been out about ten days, when a vessel was seen from the mast-head.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had been out about ten days, when a vessel was seen from the mast-head.
benignantadjective
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We had been out about ten days, when a vessel was seen from the mast-head.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We had been out about ten days, when a vessel was seen from the mast-head.
ghost-like
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From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
INESILLA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
mast-head
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had been out about ten days, when a vessel was seen from the mast-head.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We had been out about ten days, when a vessel was seen from the mast-head.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
SolitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading We had been out about ten days, when a vessel was seen from the mast-head.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading We had been out about ten days, when a vessel was seen from the mast-head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had been out about ten days, when a vessel was seen from the mast-head.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were ordered to look out for the American squadron that had done so much mischief to our trade; and directed our course, for this purpose, to the coast of Africa.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They turned into a long and wide street, in which not a single living figure appeared to break the perspective.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In old woods, or on the tops of mountains, it is graceful and benignant, for it is at home; but where thick dwellings are, it wears a ghost-like aspect.--INESILLA.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Solitude is never so overpowering as when it exists among the works of man.
