adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
aroha
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From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
badenounUS /beɪd/
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
BrightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
cryingadjectiveUS /ˈkraɪɪŋ/
demanding attention
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
dark-eyed
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From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
endeavoured
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From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
fellow-passengers
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From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
gondolanounUS /ˈɡɑːndələ/
a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
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 As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
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 As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
lounged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
Marharvai
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From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
STARTverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
TALOO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
tenantrynoun
tenants of an estate considered as a group
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Among these were two old ladies; but as they said nothing to us, we will say nothing about them; nor anything about the old men who managed the canoe.
witchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading But of the three mischievous, dark-eyed young witches who lounged in the stern of that comfortable old island gondola, I have a great deal to say.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Very sad at parting with them, we endeavoured, nevertheless, to console ourselves in the society of our fellow-passengers.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As we paddled away, they stood upon the beach, waving their hands, and crying out, “aroha! aroha!” (farewell! farewell!) as long as we were within hearing.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WE START FOR TALOO Bright was the morning, and brighter still the smiles of the young ladies who accompanied us, when we sprang into a sort of family canoe—wide and roomy—and bade adieu to the hospitable Marharvai and his tenantry.
