adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
beachingverbUS /ˈbiːtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “beach” — land on a beach
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
brown-skinned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Where did they come from?" whispered he.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Where did they come from?" whispered he.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
DrawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading They were excitedly inspecting the footprints in the sand.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading They were excitedly inspecting the footprints in the sand.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
GODSnounUS /ɡɑːdz/
plural of “god” — 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 GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where did they come from?" whispered he.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were excitedly inspecting the footprints in the sand.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading They were excitedly inspecting the footprints in the sand.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading They were excitedly inspecting the footprints in the sand.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
SEAnounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
Tennys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were excitedly inspecting the footprints in the sand.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hugh and Lady Tennys looked down upon this startling picture in speechless concern.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where did they come from?" whispered he.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Where did they come from?" whispered he.
white-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I did not see them until they were beaching the boats," replied his white-faced companion.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading GODS FROM THE SEA Drawn up to the beach were three long canoes, near which were nearly a score of brown-skinned, almost wholly naked savages, with spears, shields and war clubs.
