adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Impossible, sir!” rejoined Ben Zoof; “there are no signs of smoke.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The _Dobryna_!” exclaimed Servadac, keeping his eye unmoved at his telescope.
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “Impossible, sir!” rejoined Ben Zoof; “there are no signs of smoke.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
convexitynoun
the property possessed by a convex shape
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
Dobryna
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From this reading “The _Dobryna_!” exclaimed Servadac, keeping his eye unmoved at his telescope.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “The _Dobryna_!” exclaimed Servadac, keeping his eye unmoved at his telescope.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading “The _Dobryna_!” exclaimed Servadac, keeping his eye unmoved at his telescope.
FastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
ImpossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading “Impossible, sir!” rejoined Ben Zoof; “there are no signs of smoke.”
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading “The _Dobryna_!” exclaimed Servadac, keeping his eye unmoved at his telescope.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
limitationnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “Impossible, sir!” rejoined Ben Zoof; “there are no signs of smoke.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
rejoinedverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Impossible, sir!” rejoined Ben Zoof; “there are no signs of smoke.”
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
Servadac
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “Impossible, sir!” rejoined Ben Zoof; “there are no signs of smoke.”
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Impossible, sir!” rejoined Ben Zoof; “there are no signs of smoke.”
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading “Impossible, sir!” rejoined Ben Zoof; “there are no signs of smoke.”
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading “The _Dobryna_!” exclaimed Servadac, keeping his eye unmoved at his telescope.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Impossible, sir!” rejoined Ben Zoof; “there are no signs of smoke.”
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
topmasts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading “The _Dobryna_!” exclaimed Servadac, keeping his eye unmoved at his telescope.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was quite true that a vessel was in sight, hardly more than six miles from the shore; but owing to the increase in the earth’s convexity, and the consequent limitation of the range of vision, the rigging of the topmasts alone was visible above the water.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fast as his legs could carry him, Servadac had made his way to the top of the cliff.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This was enough, however, to indicate that the ship was a schooner--an impression that was confirmed when, two hours later, she came entirely in sight.
Zoof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Impossible, sir!” rejoined Ben Zoof; “there are no signs of smoke.”
