AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
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 I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
Falconhurst
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From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
Fritz's
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From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
harpoonnounUS /hɑːrˈpuːn/
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
inauguratedverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/
past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/
in like or similar manner
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
reservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
troughnounUS /trɔːf/
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
turtle'snounUS /ˈtɜːrtəlz/
possessive form of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was delighted; orders poured in from all sides, and soon every one in the family was likewise provided for.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
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 One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A dam had to be thrown across the river some way up stream, that the water might be raised to a sufficient height to run to Falconhurst.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One objection to Falconhurst was the absence of any spring close by, so that the boys were obliged to bring water daily from the stream; and this involving no little trouble, it was proposed that we should carry the water by pipes from the stream to our present residence.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the reservoir thus made we led the water down by pipes into the turtle's shell, which we placed near our dwelling, and from which the superfluous water flowed off through the hole made in it by Fritz's harpoon.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This was an immense convenience, and we formally inaugurated the trough by washing therein a whole sack of potatoes.
