Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All these were matters of course to a Dutch voyager.
accomplished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
afforded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
All
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All these were matters of course to a Dutch voyager.
Amsterdam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
annoyances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
annoyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
anticipated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
attendance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
attendant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
board
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
bridges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
canal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
circumstances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
course
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All these were matters of course to a Dutch voyager.
court
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
Dutch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All these were matters of course to a Dutch voyager.
end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
English
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
enjoyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
fatigued
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
form
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
found
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
Francesca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
frequent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
garlic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
Gertrude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
Heins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
Heins's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
impatient
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
infliction
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
interruptions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
knowing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
last
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
manifest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
matters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All these were matters of course to a Dutch voyager.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
much
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
once
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
opportunity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
passengers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
paying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
privileges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
protracted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
rendered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
rivalship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
shore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
slowness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
Slyk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
smoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
smoking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
soon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
thus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
too
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
transit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
traveller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
trekschuit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
unexpected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
voyage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins's unexpected attendance was much more wearisome to Gertrude than any anticipated circumstances of the voyage; and her ancient attendant was more annoyed by the manifest rivalship of Francesca Slyk than by any infliction, in the form of smoke or garlic, of the other passengers.
voyager
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All these were matters of course to a Dutch voyager.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
wearisome
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heins, on the other hand, enjoyed and made the most of the protracted opportunity thus afforded him of paying his court to Gertrude, well knowing that, once on shore, his privileges would be at an end.
went
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
Winkel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
wishes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The transit from Amsterdam to Winkel was accomplished too soon for the wishes of some of the party, while others found it very wearisome.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading These last were not rendered impatient by the annoyances which would have fatigued an English traveller,--the slowness of the trekschuit, the frequent interruptions of the bridges over the canal, and the smoking which went on on board the boat.
