AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
AdennounUS /ˈeɪdən/
an important port of Yemen; located on the Gulf of Aden; its strategic location has made it a major trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Here was a battery with earthworks; there, a fort; beyond, a signal-staff.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Here was a battery with earthworks; there, a fort; beyond, a signal-staff.
BRIDGEnounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The place had a massive, war-like character.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
creamyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmi/
of the color of cream
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
earthworks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here was a battery with earthworks; there, a fort; beyond, a signal-staff.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
fortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Here was a battery with earthworks; there, a fort; beyond, a signal-staff.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
fusingverbUS /ˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “fuse” — mix together different elements
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a battery with earthworks; there, a fort; beyond, a signal-staff.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The place had a massive, war-like character.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
Mohammedannoun
a follower of Mohammed
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
mosquenounUS /mɑːsk/
(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
opals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place had a massive, war-like character.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
Resident'snounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
possessive form of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
signal-staff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here was a battery with earthworks; there, a fort; beyond, a signal-staff.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
wakeverbUS /weɪk/
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
war-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The place had a massive, war-like character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Overhead was the cloudless sun, and everywhere the tremulous glare of a sandy shore and the creamy wash of the sea, like fusing opals.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A tiny Mohammedan mosque stood gracefully where the ocean almost washed its steps, and the Resident's house, far up the hard hillside, looked down upon the harbour from a green coolness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BRIDGE OF PERIL No more delightful experience may be had than to wake up in the harbour of Aden some fine morning--it is always fine there--and get the first impression of that mighty fortress, with its thousand iron eyes, in strong repose by the Arabian Sea.
