24th
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From this reading THE next day, the 24th of December, they started at daybreak.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
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 However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
amournounUS /ˌɑːˈmuːr/
a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE next day, the 24th of December, they started at daybreak.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
BlueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
brackishadjectiveUS /ˈbrækɪʃ/
distasteful and unpleasant; spoiled by mixture
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day, the 24th of December, they started at daybreak.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading THE next day, the 24th of December, they started at daybreak.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading THE next day, the 24th of December, they started at daybreak.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
geographernounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfər/
an expert on geography
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
Jacques
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
misnomernounUS /mɪˈsnoʊmər/
an incorrect or unsuitable name
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day, the 24th of December, they started at daybreak.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE next day, the 24th of December, they started at daybreak.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
Paganel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
propre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE next day, the 24th of December, they started at daybreak.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next day, the 24th of December, they started at daybreak.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE next day, the 24th of December, they started at daybreak.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
undrinkableadjective
unsuitable for drinking
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The heat was already considerable, but not unbearable, and the road was smooth and good, and allowed the cavalcade to make speedy progress.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading In the evening they camped on the banks of the White Lake, the waters of which are brackish and undrinkable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, he argued and disputed the point with all the _amour propre_ of a geographer, but his reasoning made no impression.
YellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Jacques Paganel was obliged to own that the name of this lake was a complete misnomer, for the waters were no more white than the Black Sea is black, or the Red Sea red, or the Yellow River yellow, or the Blue Mountains blue.
