adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
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 From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
FloenounUS /floʊ/
a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
Graden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
LANDINGnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The schooner in the offing was the one touch of life within my range of vision.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
NOCTURNALadjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
Northmour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading The schooner in the offing was the one touch of life within my range of vision.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The schooner in the offing was the one touch of life within my range of vision.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
quags
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The schooner in the offing was the one touch of life within my range of vision.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading The schooner in the offing was the one touch of life within my range of vision.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
TELLSnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
tidenounUS /taɪd/
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The schooner in the offing was the one touch of life within my range of vision.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading The schooner in the offing was the one touch of life within my range of vision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She, apparently with no set object, stood off and on or lay to, hour after hour; but as the evening deepened, she drew steadily nearer.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The schooner in the offing was the one touch of life within my range of vision.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading From time to time I went down to the edge of the wood; but there was no change in the pavilion, and not a human creature was seen all day upon the links.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I became more convinced that she carried Northmour and his friends, and that they would probably come ashore after dark; not only because that was of a piece with the secrecy of the preparations, but because the tide would not have flowed sufficiently before eleven to cover Graden Floe and the other sea quags that fortified the shore against invaders.
YACHTnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading TELLS OF THE NOCTURNAL LANDING FROM THE YACHT I returned to the den to cook myself a meal, of which I stood in great need, as well as to care for my horse, whom I had somewhat neglected in the morning.
