adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As to Glenarvan, his only fear was lest Ayrton should return alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to Glenarvan, his only fear was lest Ayrton should return alone.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
Ayrton
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From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
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 IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If they fail to find a workman, the wagon could not resume the journey.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If they fail to find a workman, the wagon could not resume the journey.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As to Glenarvan, his only fear was lest Ayrton should return alone.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If they fail to find a workman, the wagon could not resume the journey.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
Glenarvan
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From this reading As to Glenarvan, his only fear was lest Ayrton should return alone.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they fail to find a workman, the wagon could not resume the journey.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading If they fail to find a workman, the wagon could not resume the journey.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading As to Glenarvan, his only fear was lest Ayrton should return alone.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading As to Glenarvan, his only fear was lest Ayrton should return alone.
PointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading If they fail to find a workman, the wagon could not resume the journey.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As to Glenarvan, his only fear was lest Ayrton should return alone.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As to Glenarvan, his only fear was lest Ayrton should return alone.
StationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they fail to find a workman, the wagon could not resume the journey.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This might end in a delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could brook no delay, in his eagerness to attain his object.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading If they fail to find a workman, the wagon could not resume the journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
Wimerra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IT was not without apprehension that the Major saw Ayrton quit the Wimerra camp to go and look for a blacksmith at the Black Point Station.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But he did not breathe a word of his private misgivings, and contented himself with watching the neighborhood of the river; nothing disturbed the repose of those tranquil glades, and after a short night the sun reappeared on the horizon.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading If they fail to find a workman, the wagon could not resume the journey.
