AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART I.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When I approached, he rose up and saluted me in his usual formal manner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART I.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Where is the doctor,” said I, “and the rest of the party?”
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading When I approached, he rose up and saluted me in his usual formal manner.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART I.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Where is the doctor,” said I, “and the rest of the party?”
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
Jessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
LAKEnounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART I.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I approached, he rose up and saluted me in his usual formal manner.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I approached, he rose up and saluted me in his usual formal manner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART I.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
PARTnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART I.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “Where is the doctor,” said I, “and the rest of the party?”
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Where is the doctor,” said I, “and the rest of the party?”
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When I approached, he rose up and saluted me in his usual formal manner.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Where is the doctor,” said I, “and the rest of the party?”
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading When I approached, he rose up and saluted me in his usual formal manner.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART I.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When I approached, he rose up and saluted me in his usual formal manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we reached the grove, I left Jessie in the canoe, and went up to the house in search of her sister.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where is the doctor,” said I, “and the rest of the party?”
wood-pile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jackson and Peter were sitting on the wood-pile; the latter was smoking his pipe, and the other held his in his hand, as he was relating some story of his exploits in Spain.
