adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
Adirondacksnoun
a mountain range in northeastern New York State; a popular resort area
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
ChamplainnounUS /ʃæmˈpleɪn/
French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What's the matter, Lawry?" demanded the captain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
Lawry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter, Lawry?" demanded the captain.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
StandverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was a squall in those clouds, in the judgment of Lawry Wilford; but having duly notified the captain of the impending danger to his craft, he did not assume any further responsibility in the management of the sloop.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading It was very quiet on the lake; the water was smooth, and the tiny waves sparkled in the bright sunshine.
We're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's the matter, Lawry?" demanded the captain.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
Wilford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Stand by, Captain John!" shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "We're going to have a squall," continued the young pilot, as he glanced at the tall peaks of the Adirondacks.
