adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Hold on, there!" cried Cap'n Bill.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
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From this reading "Hold on, there!" cried Cap'n Bill.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hold on, there!" cried Cap'n Bill.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading But the umbrella kept up its rapid flight.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
HoldverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on, there!" cried Cap'n Bill.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the umbrella kept up its rapid flight.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the umbrella kept up its rapid flight.
LargeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold on, there!" cried Cap'n Bill.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading But the umbrella kept up its rapid flight.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading They had not journeyed ten minutes before they came directly over the island, and looking down they could see the forests and meadows far below them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hold on, there!" cried Cap'n Bill.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But the umbrella kept up its rapid flight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Larger and larger grew the island, and although they were headed directly toward it, the umbrella seemed to rise higher and higher into the air the farther it traveled.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They clung tightly to the ropes, but the breeze was with them, so after a few moments, when they became accustomed to the motion, they began to enjoy the ride immensely.
