adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
AcropolisnounUS /əˈkrɑːpələs/
the citadel in ancient Greek towns
From this reading We also saw the lantern of Pharos, that of Nauplion, and that of Acropolis at Athens, sacred to Pallas.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading We also saw the lantern of Pharos, that of Nauplion, and that of Acropolis at Athens, sacred to Pallas.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading We also saw the lantern of Pharos, that of Nauplion, and that of Acropolis at Athens, sacred to Pallas.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
Demosthenesnoun
Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)
From this reading Demosthenes had formerly lanternized there.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Demosthenes had formerly lanternized there.
friarsnounUS /ˈfraɪərz/
plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
gulligutted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Demosthenes had formerly lanternized there.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
Lantern-land
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
lanternized
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Demosthenes had formerly lanternized there.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
Lychnobii
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
Nauplion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We also saw the lantern of Pharos, that of Nauplion, and that of Acropolis at Athens, sacred to Pallas.
NearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
PallasnounUS /ˈpæləs/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading We also saw the lantern of Pharos, that of Nauplion, and that of Acropolis at Athens, sacred to Pallas.
Pantagruel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
PharosnounUS /ˈferoʊz/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading We also saw the lantern of Pharos, that of Nauplion, and that of Acropolis at Athens, sacred to Pallas.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
Rochelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading We also saw the lantern of Pharos, that of Nauplion, and that of Acropolis at Athens, sacred to Pallas.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading We also saw the lantern of Pharos, that of Nauplion, and that of Acropolis at Athens, sacred to Pallas.
shitnounUS /ʃɪt/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
SoonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Demosthenes had formerly lanternized there.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading Near the port there's a little hamlet inhabited by the Lychnobii, that live by lanterns, as the gulligutted friars in our country live by nuns; they are studious people, and as honest men as ever shit in a trumpet.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and came to Lantern-land.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Soon after we arrived at the port of Lantern-land, where Pantagruel discovered on a high tower the lantern of Rochelle, that stood us in good stead, for it cast a great light.
