adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
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 "Yes, I understand all that," replied Lawry.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
displacementnounUS /dɪˈspleɪsmənt/
act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
Ethan
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From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading His mind was even more improved than his manners.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind was even more improved than his manners.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I understand all that," replied Lawry.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading His mind was even more improved than his manners.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
Lawry
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From this reading "Yes, I understand all that," replied Lawry.
learnedlyadverb
with erudition; in an erudite manner
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading His mind was even more improved than his manners.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was even more improved than his manners.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His mind was even more improved than his manners.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
RAISINGnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, I understand all that," replied Lawry.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His mind was even more improved than his manners.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Yes, I understand all that," replied Lawry.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind was even more improved than his manners.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading His taste for mechanics had prompted him to study the various subjects included in this science, and as he stood by his companion, the pilot, he talked quite learnedly about the specific gravity of wood and iron, about displacement, buoyancy, and similar topics.
WOODVILLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading "The hull of the steamer--that is, the woodwork--will not float itself, but it will sustain considerable additional weight," said he.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I understand all that," replied Lawry.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading RAISING THE "WOODVILLE" Ethan French, during the two years he had been a resident of the State of New York, had been an earnest and diligent student.
