AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Philosophy deserted him then; he fell back on the primary emotions of mankind.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
civiliansnounUS /səˈvɪljənz/
plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Philosophy deserted him then; he fell back on the primary emotions of mankind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Philosophy deserted him then; he fell back on the primary emotions of mankind.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
fanciedadjectiveUS /ˈfænsid/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Philosophy deserted him then; he fell back on the primary emotions of mankind.
fortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
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 By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Philosophy deserted him then; he fell back on the primary emotions of mankind.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
Mackinder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
Mackinder's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Philosophy deserted him then; he fell back on the primary emotions of mankind.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
MountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
O'Ryan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Philosophy deserted him then; he fell back on the primary emotions of mankind.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Philosophy deserted him then; he fell back on the primary emotions of mankind.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
PolicenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading Philosophy deserted him then; he fell back on the primary emotions of mankind.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
reverberatedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reverberate” — ring or echo with sound
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Philosophy deserted him then; he fell back on the primary emotions of mankind.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
Touche
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He did not use this phrase, however, towards one experience--the advent of Miss Molly Mackinder, the heiress, and the challenge that reverberated through the West after her arrival.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By that time the district had realised that Terry O’Ryan had surrendered to what they called “the laying on of hands” by Molly Mackinder.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder’s arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/
people who are wounded
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O’Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
