AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
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 In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
BoilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He had no difficulty in swimming to the nearest point of land.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had no difficulty in swimming to the nearest point of land.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading He had no difficulty in swimming to the nearest point of land.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had no difficulty in swimming to the nearest point of land.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He had no difficulty in swimming to the nearest point of land.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A continual roaring filled his ears, and it seemed as if he was being drawn into some infernal region.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading He had no difficulty in swimming to the nearest point of land.
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His gallant pony was struggling furiously for the same purpose, but the power pulling them down was irresistible.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading At the Boiling Lake As Jack felt the swirling waters closing over him, he made greater effort to keep on the surface.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of all he could do he was carried downward, until suddenly he felt a terrible shock, as if he had been hurled against some stony surface, and the next he knew he was floating on the water near the north end of the lake, which was then quite tranquil.
