adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
ADAMnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading And there, sure enough, stirring languid upon the gentle air was the Cross of St. George.
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 And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
beareth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
beholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/
see with attention
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
COMINGnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading And there, sure enough, stirring languid upon the gentle air was the Cross of St. George.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
descried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And there, sure enough, stirring languid upon the gentle air was the Cross of St. George.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading And there, sure enough, stirring languid upon the gentle air was the Cross of St. George.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading And there, sure enough, stirring languid upon the gentle air was the Cross of St. George.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
infinitynounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/
time without end
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
JOYnounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading And there, sure enough, stirring languid upon the gentle air was the Cross of St. George.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
loomingverbUS /ˈluːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
oncomingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːnkʌmɪŋ/
moving toward one
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
palingnoun
a fence made of upright pickets
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
phantom-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And there, sure enough, stirring languid upon the gentle air was the Cross of St. George.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading And there, sure enough, stirring languid upon the gentle air was the Cross of St. George.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And there, sure enough, stirring languid upon the gentle air was the Cross of St. George.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there, sure enough, stirring languid upon the gentle air was the Cross of St. George.
THEREINadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
tight-clasped
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From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading Suddenly, as we watched the proud oncoming of this ship of glory, my lady uttered a little, soft cry and nestled to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The sign, Martin!" cried she, "God hath sent us the sign, beloved; see what she beareth at the main!"
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE COMING OF ADAM AND OF OUR GREAT JOY THEREIN The moon was paling to daybreak as, having climbed that rocky stair I have mentioned, we came upon the cliff and stood, hands tight-clasped, where we might behold the infinity of waters; and after some while, looming phantom-like upon the dawn, we descried the lofty sails of a great ship standing in towards the land and growing ever more distinct.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And as we watched, and never a word, her towering canvas flushed rosy with coming day, a changing colour that grew ever brighter until it glowed all glorious, and up rose the sun.
