adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "We can't go any further, señor," declared the head driver.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "No team can find its way through these rocks and up and down the hill."
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can't go any further, señor," declared the head driver.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "We can't go any further, señor," declared the head driver.
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "No team can find its way through these rocks and up and down the hill."
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "We can't go any further, señor," declared the head driver.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
FieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "No team can find its way through these rocks and up and down the hill."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "We can't go any further, señor," declared the head driver.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We can't go any further, señor," declared the head driver.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "We can't go any further, señor," declared the head driver.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "No team can find its way through these rocks and up and down the hill."
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "No team can find its way through these rocks and up and down the hill."
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
NitratenounUS /ˈnaɪtreɪt/
any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid)
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No team can find its way through these rocks and up and down the hill."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "No team can find its way through these rocks and up and down the hill."
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
señor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can't go any further, señor," declared the head driver.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
speculatornounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtər/
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading "No team can find its way through these rocks and up and down the hill."
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
teamstersnounUS /ˈtiːmstərz/
plural of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "No team can find its way through these rocks and up and down the hill."
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "No team can find its way through these rocks and up and down the hill."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We can't go any further, señor," declared the head driver.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the Nitrate Fields The last exclamation was called from Jack by the fact that the teams had suddenly stopped, and the native drivers were shouting excitedly over something which had happened.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading But upon reaching the spot where the teamsters and workmen were holding an excited controversy, Jack found that the cause of the excitement was the fact that the way had been stopped by a sharp, rocky ridge, which extended for miles in both directions.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They were at the time trying to make a roadway to the nitrate bed through a trackless wilderness, and had thus far progressed with greater ease than the young speculator had calculated.
