adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
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 An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
BaynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
detaching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
fittingsnounUS /ˈfɪtɪŋz/
plural of “fitting” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
Fritz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
oystersnounUS /ˈɔɪstərz/
plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
rakingverbUS /ˈreɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
scrapingnounUS /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
shipmatenounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪt/
an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His brothers naturally concluded he meant to take one of them as shipmate on board, and he allowed the mistake to continue.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It was to form, as it were, the basis of the more important voyage Fritz had in view, and to which, unsuspected by the rest, he could devote all his attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An excursion to Pearl Bay was now the event to which all thoughts turned, and for which preparations on a grand scale were made.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They occupied themselves in making various articles they expected to be of use, and bore the delay with tolerable patience.
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading XII THE EXCURSION TO PEARL BAY It took some time to make several raking or scraping machines, which I invented for the purpose of detaching and lifting the oysters from their native rocks; but that gave Fritz leisure to change the fittings of his canoe, so as to have a spare seat in it.
