adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
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 Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
bribenounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
covetousadjective
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
Kua-ko
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
match-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
possessors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
RememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
utterancesnounUS /ˈʌtərənsɪz/
plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/
in or to any place at all
From this reading I was not disappointed on my next visit to the forest, nor on several succeeding visits; and this seemed to show that if I was right in believing that these strange, melodious utterances proceeded from one individual, then the bird or being, although still refusing to show itself, was always on the watch for my appearance and followed me wherever I went.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Remembering that Kua-ko, among others, had looked at this trifle with covetous eyes--the covetous way in which they all looked at it had given it a fictitious value in my own--I tried to bribe him with the offer of it to accompany me to my favourite haunt.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading One of the treasures I had managed to preserve in my sojourn with these children of nature, who were always anxious to become possessors of my belongings, was a small prettily fashioned metal match-box, opening with a spring.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This thought only served to increase my curiosity; I was constantly pondering over the subject, and at last concluded that it would be best to induce one of the Indians to go with me to the wood on the chance of his being able to explain the mystery.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The brave young hunter refused again and again; but on each occasion he offered to perform some other service or to give me something in exchange for the box.
